December 22, 2024

Paralympics Photo of the Day: Drawing Her Bow

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A para-archer draws back an arrow, holding her bow with her right foot.
A para-archer draws back an arrow, holding her bow with her right foot.
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Sheetal Devi of Team India competes against Mariana Zuniga of Team Chile (not pictured) during the Women’s Individual Compound Open 1/8 Elimination Match 49 on day three of the Paris 2024 Summer Paralympic Games at Esplanade Des Invalides on August 31, 2024. Devi, now 17 years old, was born without arms. In 2021, she was encouraged by members of the Indian Army to take up archery, trained hard, and was soon able to win two gold medals at the 2022 Asian Para Games.

Previously:

  • August 30: A Long Jumper With Wings

  • August 29: A Perilous Challenge

  • August 28: A Flying Cauldron