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1. Who became the first Indian woman in Para archery history to qualify for the Paralympics Round of 16 with a world record score?
Sheetal Devi, an Indian archer born with phocomelia syndrome, made history by becoming the first Indian woman in Para archery to qualify for the Paralympics Round of 16. Devi set a world record with a score of 703 points in the Women's Open Compound qualification at the Paris Paralympics 2024, surpassing her previous personal best. Her achievements include winning gold medals at the Asian Para Games and the World Championship, making her a trailblazer in Para archery for India.