Odisha’s Payal Nag won a silver medal for India in the females’s para substance doubles occasion at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games in Japan. Partnering Sheetal Devi, Payal provided a strong efficiency on the worldwide phase.
Sheetal and Payal after winning the para substance doubles occasion Photograph: (Photo courtesy: Social media)
Odisha’s Payal Nag has actually brought pride to the State by winning a silver medal for India in the ladies’s para substance doubles occasion at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games in Japan.
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Partnering with Sheetal Devi, the Odia woman Payal provided a strong efficiency on the global phase on Wednesday.
In the last held at Okazaki Chuo Sogo Park Multipurpose Square, the Indian duo scored 141 indicate end up 2nd. Their round-wise ratings were 36, 35, 34 and 36. China’s Xueqing Xu and Jing Zhao protected the gold medal with 150 points, scoring 36, 38, 38 and 38 throughout the 4 rounds.
The medal is silver, Payal’s accomplishment has actually been hailed as a golden minute for Odisha’s para-sports neighborhood. Her efficiency has actually showcased the skill emerging from the State and reinforced its existence in global para sports.
Payal, who comes from Jamunabahal town in Bolangir district, has actually taken a trip a long method to reach the worldwide sporting arena.
Payal’s Journey Reflects Grit, Hard Work And Determination
In spite of dealing with difficulties in life, she stayed concentrated on her objective, constructing her identity through decision, unrelenting effort and strenuous training.
Archery has actually become her strength, and she has actually currently shown her capability to contend at the greatest level.
In April 2026, she had actually won 2 gold medals at the World Para Archery Series in Bangkok.
She likewise beat fellow Indian archer Sheetal Devi to win gold in the females’s substance person occasion.
The Para Sports Association of Odisha praised Sheetal Devi and Payal Nag on their silver-medal success and wanted both professional athletes higher accomplishments in their sporting professions.
“This is my very first medal at the Asian Games. I have actually contended in global occasions before, the Asian Games is a significant platform; so, winning silver here is an unique accomplishment for me,” stated Payal Nag.
She even more stated, “I am really delighted with the outcome. In the private occasion, I will offer my finest next time and objective to win the gold medal.”
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