Asian Para Games: Archers Sheetal, Swati storm into finals, eye gold medals for India
Indian para archers Sheetal Devi and Swati Chaudhary have advanced to the finals of their respective events at the 2026 Asian Para Games. Both athletes are now guaranteed at least a silver medal for India.
Why it matters
It highlights the growing success and visibility of para-athletes in international multi-sport events.
NEW DELHI: India's para archers Sheetal Devi and Swati Chaudhary stormed into the finals of their respective events at the Asian Para Games 2026 on Tuesday, assuring the country of at least two medals and setting up opportunities to add to India's tally.Defending champion Sheetal continued her impressive run in the women's compound category, defeating Japan's Shinohara Aya 145-137 in the semifinal. The 19-year-old will face Singapore's Alim Nur Syahidah in the gold-medal match on October 22.Swati, making her debut at the continental multi-sport event, also booked her place in the final after beating South Korea's Lee Eunhee 6-2 in the women's W1 semifinal.
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