Archer Sheetal Devi Wins Over Fans in Paris, Receives Thunderous Applause from Crowd at Paralympics
Archer Sheetal Devi Wins Over Fans in Paris, Receives Thunderous Applause from Crowd at Paralympics
PARALYMPIAN Sheetal Devi won hearts around the world after hitting a perfect bullseye using just her toes.
Devi is an archer who was born without arms and shoots using her legs.
The Indian, only 17, was competing in the Paris Paralympic Games.
She lost her match in the women’s compound archery open event to Mariana Zuniga.
The teenager came up just short with a total score of 137-138 in favor of Zuniga.
But the result wasn't important, with Devi's amazing abilities stealing the show.
During her contest, she hit a stunning bullseye with the use of her right foot.
The Parisian crowd erupted after witnessing that incredible shot and millions took to social media to praise the athlete.
SunSport columnist Piers Morgan tweeted: "These Paralympians are truly incredible. Wow."
Another fan posted: "Oh wow… hear the crowd erupt."
And that one stated: "They are true warriors."
ParalympicsGB is currently second in the 2024 Paralympics table behind China.
Great Britain counts a total of 37 medals, 19 of which are gold and 10 are silver.
PARALYMPIAN Sheetal Devi won hearts around the world after hitting a perfect bullseye using just her toes.
Devi is an archer who was born without arms and shoots using her legs.
The Indian, only 17, was competing in the Paris Paralympic Games.
She lost her match in the women’s compound archery open event to Mariana Zuniga.
The teenager came up just short with a total score of 137-138 in favor of Zuniga.
But the result wasn't important, with Devi's amazing abilities stealing the show.
During her contest, she hit a stunning bullseye with the use of her right foot.
The Parisian crowd erupted after witnessing that incredible shot and millions took to social media to praise the athlete.
SunSport columnist Piers Morgan tweeted: "These Paralympians are truly incredible. Wow."
Another fan posted: "Oh wow… hear the crowd erupt."
And that one stated: "They are true warriors."
ParalympicsGB is currently second in the 2024 Paralympics table behind China.
Great Britain counts a total of 37 medals, 19 of which are gold and 10 are silver.
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00:00Paralympian she told Devi won hearts around the world after hitting a perfect bullseye
00:11using just her toes. Devi is an archer who was born without arms and chutes using her legs.
00:17The Indian, only 17, was competing in the Paris Paralympic Games.
00:22The teenager came up just short with a total score of 137-138 in favor of Zuniga.
00:30But the result wasn't important, with Devi's amazing abilities stealing the show.
00:35During her contest, she hit a stunning bullseye with the use of her right foot.
00:40The Parisian crowd erupted after witnessing that incredible shot
00:43and millions took to social media to praise the athlete.
00:47SunSport columnist Piers Morgan tweeted,
00:49These Paralympians are truly incredible.
00:52Another fan posted, Oh wow, here the crowd erupt.
00:56And that one stated, They are true warriors.
01:00Paralympics GB is currently second in the 2024 Paralympics table behind China.