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Los Angeles Times
9 hours ago
- Sport
- Los Angeles Times
LA Times Today: Frech family prepares for 11th Angel City Games
Los Angeles native Ezra Frech was one of the breakout stars of the 2024 Paris Paralympics, capturing two gold medals. Ezra recently wrapped up his first year at USC where he competed in track and field for the he's now gearing up for the Angel City Games founded by his father, Clayton. Ezra and Clayton are here to share details.
India Today
12 hours ago
- Automotive
- India Today
Paralympian Sheetal Devi starts driving using her feet, stunning clip goes viral
Sheetal Devi drives a car with just her feet. (Image: Screengrab - Instagram/@sheetal_archery) Sheetal Devi was seen driving a car with just her feet She is the youngest para-athlete to win a medal at the Paralympics She won a bronze at the Paris Paralympics in the compound mixed-doubles event India's Paralympic star, Sheetal Devi, continues to defy the odds and push the limits. The athlete was seen driving a car using just her feet. In the video clip shared on her Instagram handle, the star para-athlete was seen on multiple instances confidently driving the vehicle. She is seen using her right foot to steer the vehicle while the left foot is used to accelerate/brake. "Took on the driver's seat for a while, loving every moment of it.?? Never say NEVER," the video was captioned as saying. Coincidentally, the vehicle she seems to be driving is a Mahindra. It should be noted that she had been gifted a Thar by Anand Mahindra himself after winning multiple Gold medals for India at the Asian Para Games in Hangzhou. "I will never, EVER again complain about petty problems in my life. Sheeta Devi, you are a teacher to us all. Please pick any car from our range & we will award it to you & customise it for your use," Anand Mahindra had tweeted. The star athlete grabbed the spotlight with her outstanding performances at the Paris 2024 Paralympics. Competing in the mixed compound archery team event alongside Rakesh Kumar, the duo clinched a bronze medal for India. She also came agonisingly close to winning gold in the individual event, but was narrowly defeated by Chile's Marina Zuniga. Despite the result, the Indian para-athlete delivered a valiant performance that made the entire nation proud. At just 17 years old, she became the youngest Indian Paralympian to win a medal, earning nationwide acclaim and even the admiration of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who personally congratulated her on her achievement. Later, when the Prime Minister invited the para-athletes to his residence in New Delhi, she gifted him a signed jersey as a token of gratitude. Born in 2007 with phocomelia â€' a rare congenital disorder that led to the underdevelopment of her arms â€' she never let her condition define her. Determined to pursue her passion, she trained alongside able-bodied archers during her academy days, mastering an unorthodox technique in which she uses the right side of her body to shoot arrows with remarkable precision. India's Paralympic star, Sheetal Devi, continues to defy the odds and push the limits. The athlete was seen driving a car using just her feet. In the video clip shared on her Instagram handle, the star para-athlete was seen on multiple instances confidently driving the vehicle. She is seen using her right foot to steer the vehicle while the left foot is used to accelerate/brake. "Took on the driver's seat for a while, loving every moment of it.?? Never say NEVER," the video was captioned as saying. Coincidentally, the vehicle she seems to be driving is a Mahindra. It should be noted that she had been gifted a Thar by Anand Mahindra himself after winning multiple Gold medals for India at the Asian Para Games in Hangzhou. "I will never, EVER again complain about petty problems in my life. Sheeta Devi, you are a teacher to us all. Please pick any car from our range & we will award it to you & customise it for your use," Anand Mahindra had tweeted. The star athlete grabbed the spotlight with her outstanding performances at the Paris 2024 Paralympics. Competing in the mixed compound archery team event alongside Rakesh Kumar, the duo clinched a bronze medal for India. She also came agonisingly close to winning gold in the individual event, but was narrowly defeated by Chile's Marina Zuniga. Despite the result, the Indian para-athlete delivered a valiant performance that made the entire nation proud. At just 17 years old, she became the youngest Indian Paralympian to win a medal, earning nationwide acclaim and even the admiration of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who personally congratulated her on her achievement. Later, when the Prime Minister invited the para-athletes to his residence in New Delhi, she gifted him a signed jersey as a token of gratitude. Born in 2007 with phocomelia â€' a rare congenital disorder that led to the underdevelopment of her arms â€' she never let her condition define her. Determined to pursue her passion, she trained alongside able-bodied archers during her academy days, mastering an unorthodox technique in which she uses the right side of her body to shoot arrows with remarkable precision. Join our WhatsApp Channel
Time of India
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'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: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sheetal Devi (@sheetal_archery) 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. 'Jay Shah Deserves Credit for How He Ran BCCI' | Arun Dhumal on BCCI's Commitment & Leadership 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. Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
News18
14 hours ago
- Sport
- News18
Paralympic Archer Sheetal Devi Stuns Netizens With Her Car Driving Skills: WATCH
Last Updated: Devi was born with Phocomelia, a rare congenital disorder that causes underdeveloped limbs. Indian Paralympic medal-winning archer Sheetal Devi continues to dismantle every doubt and obstacle, dazzling fans with a clip of her driving a car with her feet. Devi was born with Phocomelia, a rare congenital disorder that causes underdeveloped limbs. However, her fortunes changed in 2019 when she was discovered by the Indian Army at a military camp. Recognizing her potential, they provided educational support and medical care. Under the mentorship of Kuldeep Vedwan, a specialized Paralympic archery coach, Sheetal embarked on a rigorous training regimen. Her dedication culminated in a historic achievement at the 2023 World Archery Para Championship, when she won a silver medal, making her the world's first armless woman archer to compete at such a level. A hungry and undeterred Devi also etched history at the 2024 Paris Paralympics by becoming the youngest Indian to win a medal at the esteemed event. She uses her right foot, right shoulder, and jaw to release the arrow, and gets the upper body strength from a penchant for climbing trees as a kid. Now, in yet another stellar display of breaking all barriers, Sheetal took to Instagram to post a video of her maneuvering a car effortlessly on her own. 'Took on the driver's seat for a while, loving every moment of it. Never say NEVER," she captioned it. Sheetal Devi and Rakesh Kumar had a brilliant performance at the 2024 Paralympics as the Indian duo clinched the bronze medal in the mixed team compound archery competition. The Indian duo triumphed over Italy's Eleonora Sarti and Matteo Bonacina in the third-place match to secure the Bronze, marking only the second time that India has claimed a medal in Paralympic archery. With the win, Sheetal also etched personal history of her own, becoming the first Indian woman to win an archery medal in the history of the Paralympics. First Published: June 27, 2025, 15:44 IST
Indian Express
15 hours ago
- Health
- Indian Express
Watch: Incredible clip of Paralympic medallist Sheetal Devi driving using her feet
Indian Paralympic player Sheetal Devi was seen driving a car using her feet in a social media clip released on her Instagram. 'Took on the driver's seat for a while, loving every moment of it. Never say NEVER,' she captioned it. Devi was born with Phocomelia, a rare congenital disorder that causes underdeveloped limbs. During the Paris Paralympics, she shot 703 points out of a possible 720, leaving behind the previous world record score of 698. She uses her right foot, right shoulder, and jaw to release the arrow and gets the upper body strength from a penchant for climbing trees as a kid. Devi is only one of two armless athletes to win a bronze medal at the Paralympics. The story of this 18-year-old archer from Jammu, however, is not just about beating the odds and winning medals. She is also inspiring others in similar or more challenging circumstances to take up the bow and be as good as her. A post shared by Sheetal Devi (@sheetal_archery) National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) notes in a report that when phocomelia is identified in a child, physicians should complete a thorough search for other associated abnormalities, as other defects are present in approximately half of the patients presenting with this limb anomaly. 'Particularly, practitioners should examine the musculoskeletal system, including the vertebrae, the intestines, and the heart, as dysfunction in these organ systems appears most frequently in conjunction with phocomelia,' it reads. NCBI notes that prosthetics may be of some use, 'but many without such tools can function quite well'. 'Families of children who have severely hypoplastic extremities should work with therapists to help understand how to meet the unique needs of their children. And finally, caring for a disabled child can be traumatic for some people. Therefore, physicians should have a low threshold to recommend mental counselling services to assist in coping mechanisms that both the parents and the child may need,' the report reads.
