Sheetal Devi matches a world mark and sets an Asian record at the Para Games
The Times of India reported that Sheetal Devi scored 704 out of 720 in the women’s compound ranking round, matching the world mark and setting an Asian record.
The Times of India reported on 20 October that Indian para archer Sheetal Devi scored 704/720 in the women’s compound ranking round at the Aichi–Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games. The report said the score equalled the world mark and set a new Asian record; it also described a world-record combined score with Toman Kumar in mixed-team ranking.
The verified numbers
The reported women’s compound ranking score was 704 out of 720. The report says this equalled the world record set by Türkiye’s Öznur Çüre Girdi at the Paris 2024 Paralympics and surpassed the previous Asian Para Games record of 680.
In the mixed-team ranking round, Sheetal Devi and Toman Kumar combined for 1,402 points, according to the same report. These are ranking-round results, not a claim that the pair had already won a final.
Why the record matters
Compound para archery combines precision, equipment control and repeatable execution over many arrows. Ranking scores help seed the elimination bracket; they are not the same as a match result or a medal.
Sheetal, who uses her feet and legs to hold and manoeuvre the bow, has previously won major international medals. The sources below provide context, while the specific 704 and 1,402 scores are attributed to the dated Games reporting.
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Frequently asked questions
Does a ranking-round record itself mean an athlete has won the event?
No. Ranking rounds determine scores and seeding; medals are decided in the subsequent match or final.