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Paralympic Archer Sheetal Devi Steers Car With Her Feet in Viral Clip

The bronze medalist’s Instagram post highlights her inventive adaptability behind the wheel.

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Overview

  • Sheetal Devi shared an Instagram video on June 27 showing her confidently driving a car using only her feet on the wheel and pedals.
  • She captioned the clip “Took on the driver’s seat for a while, loving every moment of it. Never say NEVER.”
  • The driving video swiftly went viral, earning widespread acclaim and reinforcing her status as a symbol of resilience.
  • Born with phocomelia, Devi competes in archery by releasing arrows with her right foot, right shoulder and jaw.
  • At the 2024 Paris Paralympics she set a ranking-round world record with 703 points and won bronze as one of two armless archers to medal.