Sheetal, Toman provide golden sheen as India wins five medals, Pg14

Key Highlights:

• Sheetal Devi, 18, made history as the first armless woman archer to win a World Championship gold in the compound individual section.
• Toman Kumar secured gold in the men’s compound event at the Para World Archery Championships.
• India won a total of five medals at the championships, including two golds, one silver, and one bronze.
• Sheetal Devi also won a mixed team bronze with Toman Kumar, defeating Great Britain with a score of 152-149.
• In the compound women’s open team event, Sheetal and Sarita won silver, losing to Turkiye 148-152 in the final.

Detailed Insights:

• Sheetal Devi defeated Turkiye’s World No. 1, Oznur Cure Girdi, with a score of 146-143 to win her individual gold medal.
• Toman Kumar claimed the men’s compound title after his fellow Indian competitor, Rakesh Kumar, had to withdraw due to a technical issue.
• The Para World Archery Championships showcase athletes with disabilities, promoting inclusivity and excellence in archery.
• Compound archery involves using a bow with a mechanical pulley system to increase accuracy and reduce the physical strain on the archer.

Key Concepts Involved:

• Compound Archery: A form of archery using a bow with levers (cams) to bend the limbs, making it easier to hold at full draw.