Sheetal Devi equals world record, sets Asian mark with stunning 704
What Happened
Indian para-archer Sheetal Devi scored 704 out of 720 in the women’s compound qualification round at the Para Asian Games, equalling the world record and setting a new Asian record. The 19-year-old bettered the previous Asian record of 698 by six points. Fellow Indian Payal Nag scored 675 points, finishing joint fifth in the qualification standings.
Key Takeaways
Sheetal Devi’s 704-point performance gives her a strong seeding heading into the elimination rounds as she targets another major international medal.