Asian Para Games 2026: Sheetal Devi and Payal Nag win silver medal, Odisha CM congratulates

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Bhubaneswar: Para-archers Sheetal Devi and Payal Nag made the entire Indian proud by winning silver medal in the Women’s Compound Doubles event at the Asian Para Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, today.

Sheetal Devi of Jammu and Kashmir and Payal Nag of Odisha settled for the silver medal in the women’s compound doubles event after losing to Xueqing Xu and Jing Zhao of China 141-150 in the final.

Meanwhile, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi congratulated Sheetal Devi and Payal Nag praising their determination, resilience and Nari Shakti.

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“Heartiest congratulations to Indian para archers Sheetal Devi and Odisha’s Payal Nag on winning the Silver Medal in the Women’s Compound Doubles event at the Asian Para Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan,” said Majhi on his X handle.

“A proud moment for India and Odisha, showcasing the power of determination, resilience, and Nari Shakti! Wishing both champions greater success ahead,” he added.

Odisha Leader of Opposition (LoP) Naveen Patnaik also congratulated the silver medal winners. “Congratulate #Odisha archer #PayalNag along with #SheetalDevi on winning the Silver in the Compound Women’s Team event at the #AsianParaGames2026. May this achievement inspire young sportspersons across the country. Wish them all the very best for the future,” he wrote on his X handle.

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