Sheetal Devi: Indian Paralympic Archery Star Defies Limits, Drives Car with Feet in Viral Video

Friday - 15/08/2025 05:25
Sheetal Devi, the Indian Paralympic archery star, inspires again by confidently driving a car using her feet, showcasing her unwavering spirit. Despite being born with phocomelia, she has defied limitations, achieving international success in para-archery. Her record-breaking performance at the Paris Paralympics and her ability to master new skills continue to inspire millions.
'Never say never': Indian Paralympic star Sheetal Devi drives car with feet; video goes viral
Sheetal Devi (Agency Photo/Screengrab)
Indian Paralympic star Sheetal Devi once again captured hearts online after sharing a video of herself confidently driving a car using her feet. In the clip posted to Instagram, she sits behind the wheel and manoeuvres with impressive control. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Her caption read: “Took on the driver’s seat for a while, loving every moment of it. Never say NEVER.” The video quickly went viral, resonating deeply with fans and further cementing Sheetal’s reputation as a symbol of grit and limitless possibility.Watch:
Born with phocomelia, a rare congenital condition that left her without arms, Sheetal has never allowed her disability to define her limits. Instead, she has carved out an inspiring path in para-archery—one that has seen her rise to international prominence. Using her right foot, shoulder, and jaw to shoot, Sheetal has become a global inspiration by mastering an entirely new way of competing in a sport typically reliant on arm strength.At just 18 years old, she made history by scoring a record-breaking 703 out of 720 at the Paris Paralympics, surpassing the previous benchmark of 698 and earning a bronze medal.
In doing so, she became only the second armless athlete ever to win a Paralympic medal.
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Hailing from a small village in Jammu, Sheetal’s journey from climbing trees as a child to standing on the Paralympic podium has been fuelled by her determination and resilience. Her latest act, driving a car with her feet, reinforces her message that no challenge is insurmountable.


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