India’s para archery team delivered a commanding performance at the World Archery Para Series in Bangkok, clinching three compound team gold medals and a recurve team bronze. Sheetal Devi and Toman Kumar were double gold medalists.
India put on a commanding display in compound archery, securing three team gold medals at the World Archery Para Series in Bangkok, Thailand, according to ESPN.
In the women’s compound team final, Sheetal Devi and Payal Nag defeated Kazakhstan 150-147.
The men’s team matched that success, with Toman Kumar and Shyam Sunder Swami earning a convincing 153-146 victory over Chinese Taipei.
In the mixed compound event, Sheetal Devi and Toman Kumar combined to beat Indonesia 153-146, sealing India’s third gold medal of the day.
Recurve Team Adds Bronze Medal
Bhawna and Rajshri Rathod beat Japan 6-0 in the women’s team recurve final to clinch a bronze medal.
SAI Applauds Phenomenal Performance
The Sports Authority of India (SAI) congratulated the Indian para archery team for their outstanding performance at the World Archery Para Series, praising their determination, focus, and achievements, while giving special mention to the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) athletes.
“Huge congratulations to our incredible Para Archery team for their phenomenal performance at the World Archery Para Series, Bangkok 2026! Congratulations to all the TOPS athletes Sheetal Devi, Toman Kumar, Sheetal Devi, Shyam Sunder Swami and Harvinder Singh. Kudos to the entire squad for their grit, focus, and golden spirit,” SAI posted on Instagram. (ANI)
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