Aichi-Nagoya, October 23, 2026: India’s para archery stars Sheetal Devi and Toman Kumar won the gold medal in the compound mixed team event at the 2026 Asian Para Games, adding another major title to India’s strong campaign in Aichi-Nagoya.
The Indian pair delivered a composed performance through the knockout rounds and held their nerve in the final to secure the top spot on the podium.
Sheetal Devi and Toman Kumar Claim Gold
Sheetal and Toman combined effectively in the mixed team competition, producing consistent scores under pressure.
Their victory gave India another gold medal in para archery and reinforced the country’s growing strength in the discipline.
Strong Performance in the Final
The Indian duo stayed competitive throughout the title clash and managed the pressure well in the closing ends.
Their accuracy and coordination proved decisive as they secured the gold medal.
Sheetal Devi Continues Impressive Run
Sheetal Devi has been one of India’s standout para archers in recent years.
Known for competing without arms, she has become one of the most recognisable faces of Indian para sport and has consistently delivered strong performances at major international events.
Toman Kumar Plays Key Role
Toman Kumar also played a crucial role in the mixed team victory.
His consistency alongside Sheetal helped India maintain momentum and convert their strong run into a gold medal.
India Strengthens Para Archery Campaign
The result adds to India’s impressive medal haul in para archery at the Asian Para Games.
Indian archers have been among the strongest performers in the competition, helping the country climb the overall medal standings.
Mixed Team Event Tests Coordination
The para compound mixed team event requires one male and one female archer to compete together.
Success depends not only on individual accuracy but also on consistency and coordination across multiple ends.
Sheetal and Toman handled that pressure effectively throughout the competition.
India’s Medal Tally Gets Another Boost
The gold further strengthened India’s overall position at the 2026 Asian Para Games.
The country has already collected medals across para athletics, archery, shooting, table tennis and several other disciplines.
Sheetal’s Journey Continues to Inspire
Sheetal’s performances continue to attract attention because of her unusual shooting technique and remarkable consistency.
She has repeatedly demonstrated that physical limitations do not prevent athletes from competing at the highest level.
Para Archery Emerging as India’s Strength
India has invested significantly in para archery over recent years, and the results are increasingly visible at major international competitions.
The mixed team gold is another example of India becoming more competitive across both individual and team events.
More Medal Opportunities Ahead
With more events still remaining, the Indian contingent will look to build on the momentum created by Sheetal and Toman’s victory.
Their gold medal adds another memorable moment to India’s Asian Para Games campaign.
Source: Asian Para Games, Akashvani News
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