Sheetal Devi became the first Indian woman to win an archery medal at the quadrennial showpiece as coach Kuldeep Vedhwan rejoiced at the stands.
Businessman Anand Mahindra has vowed to fulfil a promise he had made to India's armless archer Sheetal Devi when she turns 18.
Sarita Kumari's splendid run ended in quarterfinals, while armless wonder Sheetal Devi crashed out of the last-16 in the compound women's open category.
Paralympics 2024 Day 1 Highlights: India's armless archer Sheetal Devi finished second in the women's individual compound open ranking round with a stunning performance.
Arm-less archer Sheetal Devi received a big round of applause as she stood up to receive the Arjuna award.