JK Archer Sheetal Devi Honoured with Arjuna Award by President Murmu

SRINAGAR: President Droupadi Murmu, on Tuesday conferred the Arjuna Award upon Sheetal Devi in recognition of her achievements in Para Archery. The acknowledgement relies on Devi’s efficiency in varied worldwide competitions throughout 2023.

President Droupadi Murmu confers Arjuna Award, 2023 on Ms Sheetal Devi for her achievements in Para Archery. She has received:

● Three gold medals and one silver medal within the 4th Para Asian Video games held in Hangzhou, China in 2023.
● One silver medal within the World Para Archery… pic.twitter.com/MYrmcwp5wp

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The para archer secured three gold medals and one silver medal on the 4th Para Asian Video games in Hangzhou, China. Her show of ability and dedication marked a big contribution to her success on the worldwide stage.

As well as, Ms Sheetal Devi secured a silver medal on the World Para Archery Championship in Pilsen, Czech Republic. Her consistency and dedication to the game have earned her acclaim, making her a deserving recipient of the Arjuna Award.

Armless archer Sheetal Devi, 16, hailing from Loidhar village in Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir, has garnered consideration for her distinctive efficiency within the Asian Para Video games held in Hangzhou, China. Born with Phocomelia, a dysfunction inflicting under-developed limbs, Sheetal initiated her coaching in archery merely two years in the past.

Her journey from a rural upbringing to changing into a notable para-athlete unfolded throughout her childhood, spent climbing bushes for recreation in her native village. This unconventional pastime inadvertently contributed to strengthening her higher physique, enhancing her athleticism, and catching the attention of scouts throughout a neighborhood occasion organised by the Indian Military in 2021.

Regardless of dealing with the challenges posed by Phocomelia, which left her with out arms, Sheetal’s dedication to archery and her innate abilities have turn out to be evident on the worldwide stage.