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Katra, April 10, 2026: The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) reiterated its commitment to developing world-class sports infrastructure and nurturing talent following the historic performance of para-archer Payal Nag on the international stage.The 18-year-old, trained at the Shrine...

Kolkata, April 9 Having achieved many firsts, including becoming the first woman archer without arms to win a world championship, Sheetal Devi often felt "alone" on the podium.This feeling changed in Bangkok when the unassuming 18-year-old Payal Nag, a quadruple amputee from Odisha, filled...

New Delhi, April 7 – For Payal Nag, a quadruple amputee, life changed completely when a picture of her drawing, which she created with her mouth, went viral on social media, catching the attention of coach Kuldeep Vedwan. This led not only to the discovery of archery but also to the discovery of...

In the World Archery Para Series, 16-year-old quadruple amputee archer Payal Nag defeated world No. 1 Sheetal Devi to win gold in the compound women's final in Bangkok. She secured a 139-136 victory in the compound women's final, as India concluded with 16 medals, including seven gold, five...

Bangkok, April 4 – India’s rising para-archer Payal Nag, a quadruple amputee, delivered a sensational performance at the World Archery Para Series in Bangkok on Saturday, defeating reigning world champion Sheetal Devi, the world’s first female archer without limbs, 139-136 to win the women’s...

Bangkok, April 4 Teenage quadruple amputee archer Payal Nag produced a stunning upset to defeat her world No 1 teammate Sheetal Devi and clinch gold, headlining India's dominant showing at the World Archery Para Series here, where the country finished on top with an overwhelming seven gold...

New Delhi, March 31 Don't let anyone define your limits: That's the mantra driving world No. 1 Sheetal Devi, who has been named ‘Para Archer of the Year 2025’ – an honor she says embodies years of hard work, setbacks, and quiet sacrifice.The World Archery recognition adds to the world number...

New Delhi, March 30 – As Indian para archer Sheetal Devi continues her remarkable rise, she expressed heartfelt gratitude after being named the ‘Para Archer of the Year’ by World Archery.The global governing body recognized her "breakthrough season" by celebrating her outstanding performances...

Lausanne, March 30 India's Sheetal Devi has been named 'Para Archer of the Year 2025' by World Archery, adding to her extraordinary achievements, which also include a historic world championship title.The 19-year-old from Jammu & Kashmir became the first and only female armless archer to win...

Lucknow, February 28 A delegation of Indian women archers met Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday, officials said.The archers are in Lucknow for the 4th Khelo India women's national ranking archery tournament, which will be held at the KD Singh Babu Stadium on March 1 and...

In a moment of pride for Jammu and Kashmir, para archer Sheetal Devi has been honored with the Vogue Values: Women of Excellence award, recognizing her resilience, achievements, and inspirational journey.Sharing her thoughts in a social media post, Sheetal expressed gratitude for the...