India wins compound mixed team gold at World Archery Para Series

India claimed the compound mixed team gold medal at the World Archery Para Series in Nove Mesto after Sheetal Devi and Shyam Sundar Swami defeated Indonesia 147-143 in the final.

The Indian pair delivered a composed performance in the title clash, maintaining their consistency across the four ends to finish four points clear of their opponents and secure the top spot on the podium.

Their road to the final included a commanding 156-144 victory over France in the semifinals, where the pair dominated from start to finish to book a place in the gold medal match.

Recurve mixed team also strikes gold

India celebrated another gold medal in the recurve mixed team event as Bhawna and Harvinder Singh defeated Indonesia 6-2 in the final.

The twin victories underlined India's strength in team events and continued the country's impressive run in international para archery.ii

Sheetal, one of India's biggest para archery stars, has enjoyed a rapid rise in the sport, winning medals at the Paralympics, World Championships and Asian Para Games. Shyam, meanwhile, has established himself as a reliable presence in India's compound team events with multiple international podium finishes.

The World Archery Para Series serves as one of the key international competitions for para archers, with athletes competing across individual and team events ahead of major global championships.

India has consistently been among the strongest nations in compound para archery in recent years, and the latest gold medal further underlines the country's depth in the discipline.