In a moment of pure inspiration, 18-year-old Indian para-archer Sheetal Devi etched her name in the history books by becoming the first-ever armless woman archer to win a World Championship gold medal. Competing in the compound individual section, she displayed nerves of steel to defeat Turkey’s world No.1 Oznur Cure Girdi 146-143 in a gripping final.

Her victory is not just India’s pride, it’s a message to dreamers everywhere:
👉 “Your limitations do not define you. Your spirit does.”

Hailing from Jammu & Kashmir, Sheetal is the only competitor in the tournament to shoot without arms—relying entirely on her feet and chin technique. Her victory not only symbolizes personal triumph but also inspires millions with her resilience and determination.

Remarkably, the only other armless archer to win a world title before her was Matt Stutzman of the USA in 2022 at the Dubai World Championships.