New Delhi

India's para-athlete Sheetal Devi has been honoured with the Arjuna Award from the president of  India Droupadi Murmu.

President Droupadi Murmu conferred Arjuna Award to Para-archer Sheetal Devi . Para-archer Sheetal Devi received Arjuna Award for her achievement in archery. Sheetal Devi, a 16-year-old para archer created history and won three medals at the Para Asian Games in China's Hangzhou.

President Droupadi Murmu confers Arjuna Award, 2023 on Ms Sheetal Devi for her achievements in Para Archery. She has won:

● Three gold medals and one silver medal in the 4th Para Asian Games held in Hangzhou, China in 2023.
● One silver medal in the World Para Archery… pic.twitter.com/MYrmcwp5wp

— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) January 9, 2024

Sheetal won three medals in last year's Para Asian Games, which included a women's team silver, a mixed team gold, and gold in the women's singles compound open event.

 In the women's singles event, Sheetal showcased a stupendous performance and defeated Singapore's Alim Nur Syahidah.

Sheetal produced back-to-back perfect scores to clinch the game, with Alim Nur missing the mark on a couple of shots. In the end, she emerged victorious with an overall score of 144-142.

She expressed her gratitude and joy after receiving the coveted Arjuna Award from the President of India.

This day is special!!

Honoured to receive the prestigious Arjuna Award from the honourable President of India.

Thank you all for the love, support & encouragement. pic.twitter.com/TWUmLQgjMQ

— SheetalArcher (@ArcherSheetal) January 9, 2024

Peopel from across the nation congratulated Sheetal for her grand achievement. People from Jammu are feeling so  proud of her.She has been an inspiration to  the para athletes all over the world.

Such a proud moment. #Jammu’s incredibly gifted daughter, Para-archer Sheetal Devi from the beautiful mountainous district of Kishtwar, gets the Arjuna award from the Hon President of India. pic.twitter.com/ftZx2cB3br

— Manu Khajuria 🇮🇳 (@KhajuriaManu) January 9, 2024

Arjuna Awardee Sheetal Devi is simply overwhelmed with love and blessings that people showering on her. Mr Anurag Singh Thakur,  the Union Minister for Information & Broadcasting and Youth Affairs & Sports said that Sheetal is a role model for the nation and the world.

Sheetal, you are a role model for the nation and the world; you have made the world acknowledge your passion, zeal, and hard work. May you… pic.twitter.com/0kOrh4io0Q

— Anurag Thakur (@ianuragthakur) January 9, 2024