Sheetal Devi, Toman Kumar shatter para compound mixed world record at Asian Para Games
Synopsis
Sheetal Devi and Toman Kumar didn't just break a world record at the Asian Para Games — they broke their own. With 1402 points in the ranking round in Okazaki, the Indian pair shattered a mark Sheetal had set with a different partner just months ago. Sheetal's individual 704 is simultaneously an Asian record and a joint world record — and the duo are now gold medal favourites going into the final.
Key Takeaways
Sheetal Devi and Toman Kumar combined for 1402 points in the para compound mixed team ranking round at the Asian Para Games on 19 October , shattering the previous world record of 1400 .
The previous world record was held by Sheetal Devi and Rakesh Kumar , set earlier this year at the World Para Archery Series in Ahmedabad .
Sheetal's individual score of 704 is both a new Asian record and a joint world record in the women's compound ranking round.
Toman Kumar scored a personal best of 698 , finishing third in the men's individual compound ranking round.
The pair broke the previous Asian Para Games record of 1382 , set by China at the 2023 Hangzhou Games , by a margin of 20 points .
Both archers are reigning world champions and enter the medal rounds as gold medal favourites.
Indian archers Sheetal Devi and Toman Kumar smashed the para compound mixed team world record at the Asian Para Games on Monday, 19 October, combining for a staggering 1402 points in the ranking round at the Okazaki Chuo Sogo Park Multipurpose Square in Okazaki, Japan. The feat broke the previous world record of 1400 — a mark that Sheetal herself had set alongside Rakesh Kumar earlier this year at the World Para Archery Series in Ahmedabad.
The Record-Breaking Performance
Toman Kumar contributed 698 out of a possible 720 points in the men's compound ranking round, while Sheetal Devi delivered an extraordinary 704 in the women's round. Sheetal's individual score of 704 is simultaneously a new Asian record and a joint world record, underlining her dominance in the discipline.
The combined score was also comfortably the best ever registered at the Asian Para Games. The previous Games record had been set by China at the 2023 Hangzhou Asian Para Games, where they posted 1382 — a margin of 20 points below Monday's performance.
Individual Standings After Qualification
In the women's compound individual ranking event, Sheetal topped the chart with her score of 704. Singapore's Nur Syahidah Alim was a distant second with 683 points, followed by China's Xueqing Xu with 680. The gulf between Sheetal and the field signals that India's medal prospects in the gold medal bout are strong.
In the men's individual compound ranking round, Toman finished third with a personal best of 698. China's Yicheng Zhang broke the Asian record with 708 points, ahead of compatriot Xinliang Ai, who scored 704. Despite finishing third, Toman's personal best performance bodes well ahead of the elimination rounds.
Who Are Sheetal Devi and Toman Kumar
Sheetal Devi is one of para archery's most decorated young athletes. She won gold in the women's compound individual event at the 2023 Asian Para Games in Hangzhou and claimed a bronze medal at the Paris Paralympics in 2024. A reigning world champion, Sheetal has established herself among the sport's global elite despite her young age.
Toman Kumar is the reigning world champion in the men's compound individual category and holds the world No. 1 ranking in his classification. Monday's performance reinforced his standing as one of the most formidable para archers in the world.
What Comes Next
With the qualification round complete, both Sheetal and Toman enter the elimination stages as heavy favourites. The Indian pair will be gunning for gold in the mixed team final, where their combined record-breaking form makes them the pair to beat. A podium finish for both in individual events would further cement India's growing reputation as a para archery powerhouse.
Point of View
With two different partners. That speaks not just to her personal brilliance but to a depth of talent emerging in Indian para archery. Toman Kumar's world No. 1 ranking is no longer just a classification quirk — Monday's performance validates it under full competitive pressure. India's para archery programme is quietly producing a generation of athletes capable of dominating at the global level, a story that deserves far more mainstream coverage than it typically receives.
NationPress
19 Oct 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What world record did Sheetal Devi and Toman Kumar break at the Asian Para Games?
Sheetal Devi and Toman Kumar broke the para compound mixed team world record at the 2026 Asian Para Games in Okazaki, Japan, scoring 1402 points in the ranking round. This surpassed the previous record of 1400, which Sheetal had set with Rakesh Kumar at the World Para Archery Series in Ahmedabad earlier in 2026.
What is Sheetal Devi's individual score and why is it significant?
Sheetal Devi scored 704 in the women's compound individual ranking round, which is both a new Asian record and a joint world record. It placed her first in the individual qualification, with Singapore's Nur Syahidah Alim a distant second on 683 points.
How did Toman Kumar perform in the individual ranking round?
Toman Kumar scored a personal best of 698 in the men's compound individual ranking round, finishing third. China's Yicheng Zhang topped the round with an Asian record of 708, followed by compatriot Xinliang Ai on 704.
What are Sheetal Devi's and Toman Kumar's major career achievements?
Sheetal Devi is a reigning world champion who won gold at the 2023 Asian Para Games in Hangzhou and a bronze at the Paris Paralympics in 2024. Toman Kumar is the world champion in the men's compound individual category and holds the world No. 1 ranking in his classification.
What is the previous Asian Para Games record and who held it?
The previous Asian Para Games record of 1382 in the para compound mixed team event was set by China at the 2023 Hangzhou Asian Para Games. Sheetal and Toman's combined score of 1402 surpassed that mark by 20 points.
