Payal Nag Becomes World's First Quadruple Amputee Archer
Why in News?
Indian archer Payal Nag won a historic gold at the World Para Archery Series Final in Bangkok on April 4, 2026, becoming the first quadruple amputee to win an international archery title.
What makes her victory special?
- Historic win: Defeated top-ranked Sheetal Devi 139-136 in her senior international debut.
- Unique technique: Uses a custom prosthetic arm, draws the bow with her shoulder and mouth, and releases via a specialized trigger.
- Training: Coached by Kuldeep Kumar Vedwan at the SMVDSB Archery Academy, Katra.
- Background: From Balangir, Odisha; started archery after her mouth-painting video went viral.
Exam Connect
World Para Archery Series → International para archery competition
Sheetal Devi → First female armless archer, Arjuna Award 2023