Indian para archers Sheetal Devi and Rakesh Kumar secured a bronze medal in the mixed compound archery event at the Paris Paralympics 2024, demonstrating exceptional skill in a closely contested match against Italy. They previously advanced to the semifinals after defeating Indonesia with a score of 154-143 but faced a narrow defeat by Iran, losing the shoot-off for a chance at gold. Despite their team success, both archers were unable to medal in their individual events, with Sheetal narrowly missing out after a strong qualification round. Rakesh Kumar has had a notable career, including gold at the 2023 Para Asian Games, while Sheetal is recognized as a rising star in para-archery. Their journey at the Paralympics highlights their determination and resilience amid tough competition.