Sheetal Devi Equals World Record in Asian Para Games Archery Qualification
Indian para-archer Sheetal Devi equalled the world record by scoring 704 out of 720 points in the women's compound qualification round at the 2026 Asian Para Games in Nagoya. This performance also set a new Asian record, surpassing her previous mark of 698. Devi's near-flawless display included 32 Xs and 57 perfect 10s. Fellow Indian archer Payal Nag scored 675 points, finishing joint fifth, helping India top the women's compound team qualification. Both archers are strong medal contenders as the competition progresses.
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We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (82/100). Lens Score 31/100.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (78–85/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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timesnow broke this story on 19 Oct, 02:47 am. Other outlets followed.
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