Exclusive/ Sheetal Devi Reveals What Went Through Her Head When India's National Anthem Was Played

Paris Paralympics have just come to an end and it was India's best-ever outing at any Paralympics games ever. India finished global sporting event with 29 medals which is 10 more than India's previous best. 29 medals India won consisted of 7 Gold, 9 Silver, and 13 Bronze medals. One of gold medals belongs to Harvinder Singh who won India's first-ever gold in archery at Paralympics. Upon winning gold he celebrated with his teammate Sheetal Devi, armless archer who gained fame for winning bronze medal in mixed-compound archery event. 

Along with that Sheetal Devi also gained fame after a video of her hitting a bullseye went viral on social media. 

Sheetal Devi On Emotions Upon Hearing National Anm 

Sheetal Devi and Harvinder Singh recently sat down and h an exclusive chat with Republic Media. In ir exclusive interview, two para-athletes discussed several things from ir time at Paralympics. One of topics discussed during sitdown with Republic was topic of national anm. 

In interview, Sheetal Devi revealed what went through her he what she felt when she heard India's national anm being played in Paris. 

Q- How does it feel when you watch your tricolour at Paralympics podium and hear national anm? 

A- I feel really proud when our national anm is being played at Paralympics. When Harvinder bhaiya won Gold and our anm was played I nearly teared up. I feel really proud when our country's national anm is being played among all nations. 

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Sheetal Devi won bronze medal in mixed-compound archery event at Paralympics along with her teammate Rakesh Kumar. 

Sheetal's Journey To Top 

Sheetal Devi has t h an easy journey to her bronze medal at Paralympics as she overcame multiple versities to get to where she is right w. Sheetal Devi has worked extremely hard to be on best para-archers in country. 

Q- Harvinder, people get emotional looking at Sheetal. Those who go through this difficulty complain a lot but Sheetal has a 'never die spirit' which everyone appreciates. You've trained with her so what's biggest thing you've observed about her? 

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A- biggest thing is despite her young she doesn't get distracted by social life and friend circle. I've observed Sheetal's routine, she arrives at ground with her attendant and starts praciticing. She's also smallest, so everyone deals with her kindly. So Sheetal never has any problems with anyone. Sheetal's arrival has brought more recognition to Para archery t only in country but also in world. She keeps focus on her game. According to me, her Bronze is also special because entire country h seen her win medal in Para Asian Games and World Championship. So performing in front of that pressure is commendable. And I believe she will continue to represent India for years to come.  

Harvinder Singh was full of praises for his teammate Sheetal Devi.