Question

Which sports player won the bronze medal in the Mixed Team Compound Open Archery event at the Paris 2024 Paralympics?

• A. Harvinder Singh and Jyoti Baliyan
• B. Sheetal Devi and Rakesh Kumar
• C. Sheetal Devi and Harvinder Singh
• D. Rakesh Kumar and Vivek Chikara

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Sheetal Devi and Rakesh Kumar

Sheetal Devi and Rakesh Kumar secured the bronze medal in the Mixed Team Compound Open event at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.

They defeated the Italian pair of Eleonora Sarti and Matteo Bonacina with a score of 156–155 in the bronze medal match.

Key Facts about the Athletes

Sheetal Devi: She is a world-renowned para-archer recognized for being the first international para-archer to compete without arms, utilizing her feet and legs to shoot. She is a recipient of the Arjuna Award.

Rakesh Kumar: A seasoned para-archer who has consistently represented India in international events, including the World Para Archery Championships.

Context of the Event

The competition was held at the iconic Les Invalides venue in Paris, which hosted the archery events for both the Olympics and Paralympics.

This medal contributed significantly to India's record-breaking performance at the 2024 Paris Paralympics, marking a historic achievement for the country in para-archery.