Asian Para Games 2026: Para archers Sheetal Devi and Toman Kumar secures gold in compound mixed team event

Indian para archers Sheetal Devi and Toman Kumar bagged the gold medal in compound mixed team event at the Asian Para Games 2026 in Japan.

The archer-duo defeated Indonesia’s Teodora Audi Ferelly and Ken Swagumilang 151-148, securing the country’s first gold of the edition.

Devi and Toman had a strong start in the finals, achieving a narrow 38-37 lead after the first end. The pair then extended their advantage to 77-73 with a score of 39 in the second end.


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They scored 36 in the third end but preserved a three-point lead heading into the end. The duo then returned with a score of 38 to win the gold medal with a 151-148 victory over the Indonesian pair.

The team had earlier secured their place in the finals with a hard-fought 142-141 win over Chinese Taipei’s Yun-hsien Lee and Jyun-kai Yang.

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India maintained a 112-103 lead after the third end but Toman’s missed shot mounted pressure on the team. However, the team rebounded by scoring three consecutive shots in the 10-ring and secured a victory.

The Indian pair’s victory brought in India’s 16th gold medal in the ongoing Asian Para Games.

(With inputs from ANI)