SSC MTS 2024 PYQ — Question 60

SSC MTS - 04/11/2024 - (4:00 PM - 5:30 PM) • General Awareness • Q60

Who became the first female armless archer to win a medal at the Para World Championship event, 2023?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The Correct Answer is option 3  i.e.  Sheetal Devi.

In 2023, Sheetal Devi created history by becoming the first female armless archer to win a medal at the Para Archery World Championships. Despite being born without arms due to a rare condition called phocomelia, she mastered the sport by using her feet and shoulders to shoot arrows. She won a silver medal in the Women's Compound Open category, showcasing incredible determination, skill, and spirit. Sheetal’s achievement not only brought pride to India but also inspired countless others by proving that physical limitations can be overcome with resilience, innovation, and hard work.

Other options :

  • Shikha Devi: Not associated with para archery or any known international medal win in 2023.

  • Seema Devi: No record of her as a medalist in the Para World Championships 2023.

  • Shreya Devi: Not known in the field of para archery or major global events in 2023.