India's para-archers Sheetal Devi and Toman Kumar clinched gold in the compound mixed team event at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games, defeating Indonesia 151-148 in the final. The Indian duo delivered a composed performance under pressure to secure the title and add another significant achievement to India's campaign in Japan.
The victory came after the pair established a new world record in the qualification round, combining for 1,402 points. Their performance underlined their status as one of the strongest combinations in international para archery.
India Beat Indonesia 151-148 in Final
Sheetal and Toman faced Indonesia's Teodora Audi Ayudia Ferelly and Ken Swagumilang in the gold-medal contest. The Indian pair held their nerve in a closely fought final, finishing with 151
points against Indonesia's 148 to secure the gold medal.
The result capped an impressive run through the elimination rounds. India had defeated Japan 154-147 before overcoming Chinese Taipei 142-141 to reach the final. The narrow semifinal victory demonstrated their ability to perform in high-pressure situations before they delivered another strong showing against Indonesia.
Record-Breaking Qualification Round
The foundation for India's gold-medal campaign was laid during the qualification round on October 19. Sheetal scored 704 out of a possible 720 points in the women's compound ranking round, equalling the world record and establishing a new Asian record.
Toman contributed 698 points in the men's compound ranking round. Their combined total of 1,402 points set a new world record in the mixed team qualification event, surpassing the previous mark of 1,400, which had also been set by India.
Sheetal Devi Continues Her Rise in Para Archery
Sheetal, one of India's leading para-archers, has continued to establish herself among the world's best in compound archery. Her ability to control the bow and execute accurate shots using her feet and legs has made her a prominent figure in the sport.
