World Para Archery Championships: Sheetal, Sarita accept silver after taking place to Turkiye

India’s Sheetal Devi and Sarita clinched a silver medal within the compound ladies’s open crew occasion after shedding to Turkiye within the remaining on the World Archery Para Championships, in Gwangju on Saturday (September 27, 2025).

The Indian duo started strongly, edging out Turkish pair Oznur Cure Girdi and Bursa Fatma Un 38-37 within the opening finish.

The Indians produced three 10s from their first 4 arrows, whereas Turkey managed only one 10.

However, the Turkish archers bounced again within the second finish with three 10s and a 9 to outscore India by some extent and degree the competition at 76-all.

The third finish noticed the momentum shift additional as nerves appeared to have an effect on the Indian duo.

They managed only one 10, together with two 9s and an 8, to complete 36.

The Turkish duo was extra constant, taking pictures 37 with one 10 and three 9s, to grab a one-point total lead.

Girdi and Un had been almost flawless within the remaining finish, hitting 39 out of a potential 40.

In distinction, the Indians faltered with a 36, together with one arrow touchdown within the 7-ring, as Turkey sealed the gold medal with a 152-148 victory.