S2 E49: People of the Year 2023 - Sheetal Devi - the armless archer who defied all odds

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English - December 21, 2023 15:30 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MB - ★★★★★ - 1 rating
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As part of our Year-end Wrap up of 2023 series, this episode celebrates the life of a 16-year old archer who defied all odds and won medals for India (and continues to do so!). Sheetal Devi was born with a medical condition that did not allow her limbs (in her case, arms) to fully develop. How she overcame these odds and became an armless archer to win two gold medals for India at the recently held Asian Para Games in China, is a story that is bound to melt hearts.

How does someone shoot an arrow without either hands? Listen to the full episode to find answers to this question, and more.

Child co-hosts: 3rd grader Nayra Maheshwari and 4th grader Smyan Shetty from Mumbai, India

Click here to watch Sheetal Devi's story and how she defied all odds to win medals for India

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