India claimed the compound mixed team gold medal at the World Archery Para Series in Nove Mesto after Sheetal Devi and Shyam Sundar Swami defeated Indonesia 147-143 in the final.

The Indian pair delivered a composed performance in the title clash, maintaining their consistency across the four ends to finish four points clear of their opponents and secure the top spot on the podium.

Their road to the final included a commanding 156-144 victory over France in the semifinals, where the pair dominated from start to finish to book a place in the gold medal match.

India continues strong run in para archery

The triumph adds to India’s growing success in compound para archery, with both Sheetal Devi and Shyam Sundar Swami among the country’s most consistent performers in international competition.

Sheetal, one of India’s biggest para archery stars, has enjoyed a rapid rise in the sport, winning medals at the Paralympics, World Championships and Asian Para Games. Shyam, meanwhile, has established himself as a reliable presence in India’s compound team events with multiple international podium finishes.

The World Archery Para Series serves as one of the key international competitions for para archers, with athletes competing across individual and team events ahead of major global championships.

India has consistently been among the strongest nations in compound para archery in recent years, and the latest gold medal further underlines the country’s depth in the discipline.