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Sheetal Devi, Sarita Kumari Paris Paralympics 2024 Highlights: Sheetal loses in last 16; Sarita ousted in QF

Updated: September 1, 2024 00:58 IST









**Sheetal Devi and Sarita Kumari Paris Paralympics 2024 Latest Updates:** Just days after coming tantalisingly close to breaking the world record in the qualification round at Paris 2024, Indian para-archers Sheetal Devi and Sarita Kumari saw their journey in the individual women’s archery event come to an end on Saturday. Sheetal Devi was eliminated in the round of 16 by Chile’s Mariana Zuniga, while Sarita Kumari was ousted in the quarterfinals by Turkey’s Oznur Girdi Cure.



The 22-year-old Zuniga, who secured a silver medal at the Tokyo Paralympics three years ago, proved to be a formidable opponent. Sarita, who had earlier defeated Italy’s Eleonora Sarti 141-135 in the round of 16, faced tough competition in the quarterfinals against Cure. In the qualification round, Sheetal Devi surpassed the existing world record but was narrowly outdone by Turkey’s Oznur Girdi Cure.


India is aiming for its sixth medal at the Paris 2024 Paralympics.

**Scroll down for live updates from the para archery event.**

 Know More About Sheetal Devi and Sarita Kumari

**Sheetal Devi:** Hailing from Kishtwar in Jammu and Kashmir, Sheetal Devi has captured global attention with her exceptional talent. Born without arms due to a rare congenital disorder called Phocomelia, which results in under-developed limbs, Sheetal’s life took a dramatic turn in 2019 when she was discovered by the Indian Army at a military camp. Recognising her potential, the army provided her with educational support and medical care.

Ahead of the Paris Paralympics, Sheetal was considered one of India’s strongest contenders for a gold medal, especially after her outstanding performance at the Asian Para Games 2022, where she clinched gold in the individual and mixed team events, along with a silver in the women’s team event. She also secured an individual silver medal at last year’s World Archery Para Championship.

**Explained: How Armless Archer Sheetal Devi Shoots**

**Sarita Kumari:** Originating from Faridabad, Haryana, Sarita Kumari is another of India’s medal hopefuls in para archery. Her credentials were further solidified after winning a silver medal in the women’s team event at the Asian Para Games last year. Additionally, she bagged a gold medal in the mixed team event and a bronze in the women’s team event at the World Archery Para Championship held last year.
 


**22:57 (IST) | 31 AUG 2024 | Sarita Kumari Paris Paralympics 2024 Live: Sarita Kumari Eliminated**
Sarita Kumari's journey ends in the quarterfinals, following her compatriot Sheetal Devi. Sarita was bested by Turkey’s Oznur Girdi Cure, who had set a new world record ahead of Sheetal in the qualification round.

Despite trailing from the second arrow in the first end, Sarita made a valiant effort to claw back after falling five points behind (58-53) in the second end. Her third end saw a remarkable comeback, shooting 29, followed by a perfect 30 in the fourth end. Sarita even hit six of her final nine arrows in the 10 ring, three of which were Xs. However, Oznur Girdi Cure was operating on another level entirely.

**21:57 (IST) | 31 AUG 2024 | Sheetal Devi Paris Paralympics 2024 Live: Appreciation Post for Sheetal Devi**
Competing in her debut Paralympics, Sheetal faced off against a silver medallist from Tokyo. Despite being just one point behind with two arrows left, the 17-year-old Indian made her mark by hitting the centre of the target with an arrow. However, it wasn’t enough to secure her advancement.



**21:51 (IST) | 31 AUG 2024 | Sheetal Devi Paris Paralympics 2024 Live: Here's How Sheetal and Zuniga Shot**
Sheetal started strong, taking the lead after the first end. Unfortunately, a stray seven with her fifth arrow in the second end allowed Zuniga, the Tokyo Paralympics silver medallist, to equalise. The contest remained evenly matched until the final end, where a nine from Zuniga edged her past Sheetal by just one point.


**21:46 (IST) | 31 AUG 2024 | Sheetal Devi Paris Paralympics 2024 Live: Sheetal Devi Loses**
A heartbreaking end for the Indian archer, who was tied 111-111 with Zuniga after four ends. With three arrows left to decide the outcome, Sheetal managed 26 points, while Zuniga’s 27 edged her past by a single point.

**21:34 (IST) | 31 AUG 2024 | Sheetal Devi Paris Paralympics 2024 Live: Sheetal vs Zuniga**
In the third end, Zuniga hit three nines, and Sheetal missed her advantage by shooting an eight, leaving the match tied after three ends. With two more ends remaining, Sheetal had six arrows left to secure her spot in the quarterfinals.

**21:30 (IST) | 31 AUG 2024 | Sheetal Devi Paris Paralympics 2024 Live: Sheetal vs Zuniga**
A slip with her fifth arrow cost Sheetal dearly. She scored 26 in the second end while the Chilean opponent scored 27, leaving the match tied after two ends.

**21:27 (IST) | 31 AUG 2024 | Sheetal Devi Paris Paralympics 2024 Live: Sheetal vs Zuniga**
Sheetal started strong, scoring 29 in the first end, while Zuniga managed 28. The Indian archer’s early lead was a positive start to the match.

**21:20 (IST) | 31 AUG 2024 | Sheetal Devi Paris Paralympics 2024 Live: Sheetal vs Zuniga**
Sheetal’s opponent, Mariana Zuniga, a 22-year-old Chilean and silver medallist from the Tokyo Paralympics, was up against the 17-year-old World No. 1 from India. It was set to be a thrilling contest.

**21:14 (IST) | 31 AUG 2024 | Sheetal Devi Paris Paralympics 2024 Live: Sarita to Run Into Top Seed!**




Top seed and new World Record holder Oznur Cure finished her round of 16 with an impressive 143 points, setting up a quarterfinal clash with India’s Sarita Kumari.

**21:11 (IST) | 31 AUG 2024 | Sheetal Devi Paris Paralympics 2024 Live: How Does Sheetal Devi, the Armless Archer, Shoot?**
Sheetal Devi made a stunning start to the Paris 2024 Paralympics, narrowly missing out on setting a new world record in the women’s individual compound archery event. She scored 703 out of 720 points, surpassing the previous world record of 698. However, Turkey’s Oznur Girdi Cure narrowly edged her out with a score of 704 points.



Despite missing out on the world record, Sheetal’s remarkable performance secured her second place in the overall ranking round and a spot in the round of 16.



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