Summary
They set new records for the most points ever scored in their games.
Payal uses a special mouth‑piece to hold the bow because she was born without arms and legs.
Their teamwork shows how practice and friendship can lead to great wins!
Key Points
4 points1
Silver medal in women’s compound doubles at Asian Para Games 2026.
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Score: 141‑150 against the Chinese team.
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New Asian and Games records with 1,379 combined points.
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Payal lost all four limbs in an accident but learned to use her mouth to shoot.
New Words to Learn
5 wordscompound bow
a strong type of bow that uses pulleys to help pull the string
record
the highest score that anyone has ever achieved
para‑archery
archery for athletes who have disabilities
amputee
someone who has lost a limb
qualification round
the first part of a competition where athletes try to get a good score to move on
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