World Championship-winning para archer Sheetal Devi, who was born without arms, has taken another remarkable step in her career. On Thursday, she was selected for the Indian able-bodied junior team for the upcoming Asia Cup Stage 3 in Jeddah. This is the first time a para athlete has been chosen to represent India in an able-bodied international competition, making her selection a historic moment for Indian sport.

The announcement was special for Sheetal, who has worked toward this goal since she first picked up a bow.

Sharing her feelings online, she wrote, "When I started competing, I had a small dream – to one day compete alongside the able-bodied. I didn’t make it at first, but I kept going, learning from every setback. Today, that dream is one step closer.” Her message reflected pat

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