10/04/2026
India’s Payal Nag secured a landmark gold medal at the World Archery Para Series in Bangkok, marking a significant moment in para-sport. A quadruple amputee, Nag delivered a composed and precise performance to finish atop the podium against an international field. Her victory is notable not only for the medal but also for her pioneering status as the world’s first quadruple amputee archer. Having overcome a life-altering childhood incident, Nag’s achievement outlines the growing strength of India’s para-athletes on the global stage and highlights the role of perseverance, adaptive training, and competitive excellence in high-performance sport.