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India Hosts a Landmark Para Archery Event
The World Archery Para Series Ahmedabad 2026 ended on September 9. It began on September 5 at the Sabarmati Riverfront in Ahmedabad. Importantly, this was India’s first time hosting the World Archery Para Series. As a result, fans got to see top para archers on home soil.
109 Archers Compete in Ahmedabad
The event drew 109 para archers from 19 countries. They competed in recurve, compound, W1 and visually impaired classes. In addition, the programme had solo and team events. Archers from China, Czechia, Kazakhstan and other nations also made a strong mark.
India Names a Strong Home Squad
India fielded a strong squad for the First edition. It included Sheetal Devi, Toman Kumar, Harvinder Singh, Pooja and Bhawna.
Therefore, the home team drew plenty of attention. Fans followed the Indian archers throughout the event.
India Wins Gold in Team Events
India also made a big mark in the team rounds. The men’s recurve team won gold. Meanwhile, the men’s compound team also took gold.
In addition, India’s women’s recurve team won silver. These results showed India’s strength across para archery events.
A Balanced Medal Performance
Overall, India finished the World Archery Para Series with six medals. The haul showed the country’s growing strength in the sport.
Sheetal Devi Seals a Dramatic Gold
First, Sheetal Devi led India’s charge in the women’s compound event. She topped the qualification round with 698 points.
That score was her season best. It also gave India hope of a big result in Ahmedabad 2026.
The biggest moment came on the final day. Sheetal Devi faced Kazakhstan’s Aizada Seidan in the women’s compound final.
The match went to a shoot-off. Then, Devi hit an X to seal the gold.
Because of this strong finish, she became India’s standout performer. Her win was also one of the key moments of the event.
Why Amdavad 2026 Matters
The event gave India’s para athletes world-level experience at home. It also helped them prepare for the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games.
A Bright Future for Indian Para Archery
Finally, Ahmedabad 2026 showed the growth of para archery in India. It placed elite para sport, inclusion and sporting skill in the spotlight. The First edition created lasting memories for athletes and fans. More importantly, it can help build a stronger future for Indian archers.
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