India Finishes Second at the 15th World Para Archery Championships-2025 in Gwangju, South Korea.

India delivered a historic performance at the 15th World Para Archery Championships-2025, held in Gwangju, South Korea, from September 22 to 28, 2025. The Indian team secured a total of five medals, including two golds, two silvers, and one bronze, finishing second in the overall medal standings behind China.

      - The championship, organized by World Archery (WA), featured top para-archers worldwide, with India’s strong performances securing second place in the medal tally.

      - China led the medal table with 12 medals (6 Gold, 3 Silver, 3 Bronze). India followed with 5 medals (2 Gold, 2 Silver, 1 Bronze), while Mongolia ranked third with 2 Golds. Turkey and host nation South Korea secured fourth and fifth positions respectively, emphasizing strong competition at the global stage.

      - Sheetal Devi and Toman Kumar were standout performers, with Sheetal winning gold in Women’s Compound Individual as the first armless woman champion, Toman winning Men’s Compound Individual gold, Rakesh taking silver, and India also earning silver and bronze in team events.

Main Point :-   (i) Sheetal Devi made history by defeating Turkey’s world No. 1 Ozun Cure Girdi to become the first woman without arms to win gold in this category at the World Para Archery Championships, marking a landmark achievement for India in para-sports.

      (ii) Toman Kumar secured gold by defeating his compatriot Rakesh Kumar, who earned silver. His victory significantly contributed to India’s overall medal tally and demonstrated the depth of talent in the men’s individual events.

(iii) In team competitions, India excelled across mixed and women’s categories. Sheetal Devi and Sarita Adhana won silver in the Women’s Compound Open Team, while the duo of Sheetal Devi and Toman Kumar clinched bronze in the Compound Mixed Team against Great Britain, showcasing India’s balanced strength in both individual and team para-archery events.
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