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Born without arms, 19-year-old para archer Sheetal Devi just shattered a world record that stood for seven years. Her historic 149-point score at the Asian Para Games proves what determination can achieve.
Sixty young archers competed in Chicago's second annual Blue Line Bullseye Invitational, double last year's turnout. The free Chicago Park District program is teaching kids focus, patience, and confidence through the growing sport.
Veteran archer Amaya Paz-Cojuangco just earned the Philippines its first silver medal in archery at the Asian Games in over a decade. Now, with a powerhouse Korean coach who's never lost at a tournament, the team is racing toward Olympic glory in Los Angeles.
India's women archers ended South Korea's incredible run of seven straight Asian Games titles, winning the country's first-ever gold in the event. Three determined athletes toppled the reigning Olympic champions in a nail-biting final that came down to the very last arrow.
Dhiraj Bommadevara became the first Indian man to win archery's World Cup Final gold, defeating Japan's Junya Nakanishi in a dramatic shoot-off. The 20th anniversary championship in Saltillo, Mexico saw history made across all four events.
India's Dhiraj Bommadevara became the first Indian man to win the Archery World Cup Final, defeating Japan's Junya Nakanishi in a dramatic shoot-off in Mexico. The 25-year-old's victory marks a remarkable comeback after a disappointing 2024 season.
Alexis Ruiz became the first American woman to win compound archery gold at the World Cup Final since 2012, defeating the sport's most dominant champion just weeks after a car accident. Her victory ended Sara Lopez's incredible 13-year winning streak at the tournament.
American archer Brady Ellison returns to Mexico this weekend as the reigning World Cup champion, aiming for his seventh career title. Fellow Team USA member Alexis Ruiz also competes with an impressive 80% international win record this season.
Mexico just opened a state-of-the-art archery training facility in Tijuana, cementing its rise as an international powerhouse in the sport. With four athletes ranked in the global top six and eyes on the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, the country is investing big in homegrown talent.
A Victorian man who lost his vision to diabetes is proving doubters wrong by mastering vision-impaired archery. James Griffiths is now competing nationally and targeting the world stage.
Matt Stutzman, who won Paralympic gold in archery in 2024, is coming out of retirement to compete in the 2028 Olympics. If successful, he would become the first athlete ever to medal in both Games.
Four-time Paralympian Matt Stutzman, who shoots with his feet, is coming out of retirement to attempt something never done before: becoming the first person to win both Paralympic and Olympic gold in archery. His journey could redefine what's possible in competitive sports.