Shooters & Archers Shine at Khelo India Para Games, Sumedha & Sheetal Win Gold

By  News On Air   Mar 23, 2025

In the Khelo India Para Games, shooters and para archers showcased exceptional skill and competitiveness, putting up strong fights against their opponents today.

At the Dr Karni Singh Shooting Range, Sumedha Pathak clinched the gold medal in the 10M Air Pistol Women SH1 category. Rubina Francis secured the silver, while Anita Kumari claimed the bronze. Earlier, in the 10M Air Rifle Prone Mixed SH1 category, Sagar Balasaheb Katale won gold, Mona Agarwal secured silver, and Deepak Saini took bronze.

Speaking exclusively to Akashvani News, Rubina Francis emphasised the significant role of government schemes in shaping her sports journey.

Meanwhile, the para archery event concluded at JLN Stadium. Paralympic medallist Sheetal Devi secured the gold medal in the Compound Women Open category, while Payal Nag won silver and Jyoti claimed bronze. In the Compound Men’s Open category, Shyam Sundar Swami clinched gold, Toman Kumar took silver, and Rakesh Kumar settled for bronze.

Payal Nag dedicated her victory to the efforts of her coach, Kuldeep Vedwan. She expressed that participating in the Khelo India Para Games had been a remarkable journey.