{"id":48822,"date":"2026-04-01T21:54:20","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T16:24:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/?p=48822"},"modified":"2026-04-01T21:54:21","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T16:24:21","slug":"sheetal-devi-para-archer-award","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/sheetal-devi-para-archer-award\/","title":{"rendered":"Sheetal Devi Para Archer Award 2025 \u2013 India\u2019s Inspirational Achievement"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/sheetal-devi-para-archer-award\/#Sheetal_Devi_Para_Archer_Award_2025_Learn_how_Indias_19-year-old_para-archer_from_Jammu_Kashmir_won_World_Archerys_Para_Archer_of_the_Year_inspiring_athletes_globally\" >Sheetal Devi Para Archer Award 2025: Learn how India\u2019s 19-year-old para-archer from Jammu &amp; Kashmir won World Archery\u2019s Para Archer of the Year, inspiring athletes globally.<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/sheetal-devi-para-archer-award\/#19%E2%80%91Year%E2%80%91Old_Sheetal_Devi_Honoured_as_World_Archerys_Para_Archer_of_the_Year_2025\" >19\u2011Year\u2011Old Sheetal Devi Honoured as World Archery\u2019s Para Archer of the Year 2025<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/sheetal-devi-para-archer-award\/#%F0%9F%93%8C_Introduction_to_Sheetal_Devis_Achievement\" >\ud83d\udccc Introduction to Sheetal Devi\u2019s Achievement<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/sheetal-devi-para-archer-award\/#%F0%9F%8F%86_Historic_Success_at_the_World_Para_Archery_Championships\" >\ud83c\udfc6 Historic Success at the World Para Archery Championships<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/sheetal-devi-para-archer-award\/#%F0%9F%8E%96%EF%B8%8F_Other_International_Accomplishments\" >\ud83c\udf96\ufe0f Other International Accomplishments<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/sheetal-devi-para-archer-award\/#%F0%9F%8C%8D_Recognition_by_World_Archery_Awards\" >\ud83c\udf0d Recognition by World Archery Awards<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/sheetal-devi-para-archer-award\/#%F0%9F%A7%A0_Inspiration_Beyond_Sports\" >\ud83e\udde0 Inspiration Beyond Sports<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/sheetal-devi-para-archer-award\/#%F0%9F%93%8C_Why_This_News_Matters\" >\ud83d\udccc Why This News Matters<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/sheetal-devi-para-archer-award\/#%F0%9F%9A%80_A_Symbol_of_Resilience_and_Breaking_Barriers\" >\ud83d\ude80 A Symbol of Resilience and Breaking Barriers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/sheetal-devi-para-archer-award\/#%F0%9F%8F%85_Boost_for_Indian_Para_Sports\" >\ud83c\udfc5 Boost for Indian Para Sports<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/sheetal-devi-para-archer-award\/#%F0%9F%93%88_National_Pride_and_International_Representation\" >\ud83d\udcc8 National Pride and International Representation<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/sheetal-devi-para-archer-award\/#%F0%9F%93%9C_Historical_Context\" >\ud83d\udcdc Historical Context<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/sheetal-devi-para-archer-award\/#%F0%9F%8F%B9_Early_Life_and_Entry_into_Archery\" >\ud83c\udff9 Early Life and Entry into Archery<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/sheetal-devi-para-archer-award\/#%F0%9F%8F%86_Rise_in_International_Para_Archery\" >\ud83c\udfc6 Rise in International Para Archery<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/sheetal-devi-para-archer-award\/#%F0%9F%8F%85_World_Archery_Recognition\" >\ud83c\udfc5 World Archery Recognition<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/sheetal-devi-para-archer-award\/#%F0%9F%93%8B_Key_Takeaways_from_Sheetal_Devis_Para_Archer_of_the_Year_Honour\" >\ud83d\udccb Key Takeaways from Sheetal Devi\u2019s Para Archer of the Year Honour<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/sheetal-devi-para-archer-award\/#FAQs_Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/sheetal-devi-para-archer-award\/#Some_Important_Current_Affairs_Links\" >Some Important Current Affairs Links<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sheetal_Devi_Para_Archer_Award_2025_Learn_how_Indias_19-year-old_para-archer_from_Jammu_Kashmir_won_World_Archerys_Para_Archer_of_the_Year_inspiring_athletes_globally\"><\/span>Sheetal Devi Para Archer Award 2025: Learn how India\u2019s 19-year-old para-archer from Jammu &amp; Kashmir won World Archery\u2019s Para Archer of the Year, inspiring athletes globally.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"19%E2%80%91Year%E2%80%91Old_Sheetal_Devi_Honoured_as_World_Archerys_Para_Archer_of_the_Year_2025\"><\/span>19\u2011Year\u2011Old Sheetal Devi Honoured as World Archery\u2019s <em>Para Archer of the Year 2025<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%93%8C_Introduction_to_Sheetal_Devis_Achievement\"><\/span>\ud83d\udccc Introduction to Sheetal Devi\u2019s Achievement<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>India\u2019s <strong>Sheetal Devi<\/strong>, a 19\u2011year\u2011old para\u2011archer from <strong>Jammu &amp; Kashmir<\/strong>, has been named <em>Para Archer of the Year 2025<\/em> by <strong>World Archery<\/strong> \u2014 the global governing body for the sport. This prestigious award recognizes her outstanding performance throughout the international para\u2011archery season, marking a remarkable milestone not just for her, but for Indian para\u2011sports as a whole.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%8F%86_Historic_Success_at_the_World_Para_Archery_Championships\"><\/span>\ud83c\udfc6 Historic Success at the World Para Archery Championships<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sheetal Devi etched her name in sports history by becoming the <strong>first and only female armless archer<\/strong> to win a <strong>gold medal at the 2025 World Para Archery Championships<\/strong> held in <strong>Gwangju, South Korea<\/strong>. She achieved this in the women\u2019s compound individual event, beating world\u2011class archers with exceptional skill. Beyond that, she also secured a <strong>silver in the women\u2019s team event<\/strong> and <strong>bronze in the mixed team event<\/strong>, showcasing her all\u2011round talent and consistency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Born without arms due to a rare congenital condition, Sheetal shoots arrows using her <strong>feet, legs, and shoulders<\/strong>, a technique she developed through intense training and innovation. Her achievement goes beyond just medals \u2014 it represents courage, resilience, and redefinition of physical boundaries in competitive sports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%8E%96%EF%B8%8F_Other_International_Accomplishments\"><\/span>\ud83c\udf96\ufe0f Other International Accomplishments<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to her world title, Sheetal has an impressive track record:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Paris 2024 Paralympics Bronze Medal<\/strong> (mixed team event)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Silver Medals<\/strong> at the <em>2022 Asian Para Games<\/em> and <em>2023 Asian Para Championships<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recipient of the <strong>Arjuna Award<\/strong> \u2014 India\u2019s prestigious sports honour<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These accomplishments underline her consistency and global stature as one of the rising stars in para\u2011archery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%8C%8D_Recognition_by_World_Archery_Awards\"><\/span>\ud83c\udf0d Recognition by World Archery Awards<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>World Archery Awards<\/strong> celebrate outstanding performances and contributions across competitive shooting disciplines worldwide. Winning the <em>Para Archer of the Year<\/em> title places Sheetal among the elite para\u2011athletes of the sport, highlighting her excellence, perseverance, and inspiration for future generations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%A7%A0_Inspiration_Beyond_Sports\"><\/span>\ud83e\udde0 Inspiration Beyond Sports<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sheetal Devi\u2019s journey from a remote village in Jammu &amp; Kashmir to global sports recognition is a testament to the human spirit\u2019s resilience. For students and aspiring professionals, particularly those preparing for competitive exams, her story underscores the importance of determination, adaptability, and pursuit of excellence despite adversity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\" id=\"Sheetal-Devi-para-archer-award\"><img decoding=\"async\" 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alt=\"Sheetal Devi para archer award\" style=\"width:564px;height:auto\" title=\"Sheetal Devi para archer award\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sheetal Devi para archer award<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%93%8C_Why_This_News_Matters\"><\/span>\ud83d\udccc Why This News Matters<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%9A%80_A_Symbol_of_Resilience_and_Breaking_Barriers\"><\/span>\ud83d\ude80 A Symbol of Resilience and Breaking Barriers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sheetal Devi\u2019s success highlights extraordinary perseverance in the face of physical adversity. Born without arms, she redefined conventional athletic barriers by mastering archery with her legs and shoulder. Her journey reinforces the idea that <strong>ability is defined by will, not physical limitations<\/strong> \u2014 an important narrative for competitive exam aspirants learning from real\u2011world role models.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%8F%85_Boost_for_Indian_Para_Sports\"><\/span>\ud83c\udfc5 Boost for Indian Para Sports<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This recognition by <strong>World Archery<\/strong>, one of the most respected international sports federations, brings global focus to India\u2019s expanding capabilities in para\u2011sports. It signals growing opportunities and achievements for Indian athletes on the world stage \u2014 a crucial current affair topic for exams that include questions on <strong>India\u2019s international sporting achievements<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%93%88_National_Pride_and_International_Representation\"><\/span>\ud83d\udcc8 National Pride and International Representation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sheetal\u2019s award also elevates India\u2019s profile in the para\u2011sports arena, contributing to national pride and broader discussions about inclusivity, talent development, and sports policies. Competitive exams often include <strong>current affairs related to national achievements<\/strong>, making this news highly relevant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%93%9C_Historical_Context\"><\/span>\ud83d\udcdc Historical Context<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%8F%B9_Early_Life_and_Entry_into_Archery\"><\/span>\ud83c\udff9 Early Life and Entry into Archery<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sheetal Devi was born in 2007 in Loidhar village, Kishtwar district of Jammu &amp; Kashmir. With phocomelia \u2014 a congenital condition where limbs are underdeveloped \u2014 she faced significant physical challenges from birth. Despite this, she pursued archery with determination, adapting her technique to use her legs and shoulder for drawing and releasing the bow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%8F%86_Rise_in_International_Para_Archery\"><\/span>\ud83c\udfc6 Rise in International Para Archery<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Her breakthrough came with consistent performance at major events:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>2022 Asian Para Games<\/strong> \u2013 Silver<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2023 Asian Para Championships<\/strong> \u2013 Silver<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2024 Paris Paralympics<\/strong> \u2013 Bronze (mixed team)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2025 World Para Archery Championships<\/strong> \u2013 Gold, Silver, Bronze<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Each milestone not only added to her medal tally but also strengthened her global standing in para\u2011archery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%8F%85_World_Archery_Recognition\"><\/span>\ud83c\udfc5 World Archery Recognition<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <em>World Archery Awards<\/em> were launched in 2011 to honour outstanding achievements in archery. Being named <em>Para Archer of the Year<\/em> is one of the highest individual accolades in the sport \u2014 recognizing performance, fair play and contribution during the season. Sheetal\u2019s award places her in the league of the sport\u2019s elite and cements her legacy in para\u2011sports history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%93%8B_Key_Takeaways_from_Sheetal_Devis_Para_Archer_of_the_Year_Honour\"><\/span>\ud83d\udccb Key Takeaways from <em>Sheetal Devi\u2019s Para Archer of the Year Honour<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>S. No.<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Key Takeaway<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1<\/td><td>Sheetal Devi was named <em>Para Archer of the Year 2025<\/em> by <strong>World Archery<\/strong>.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>She is the first female armless archer to win gold at the <strong>World Para Archery Championships<\/strong>.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>Sheetal uses her <strong>feet, legs, and shoulder<\/strong> to shoot arrows due to being born without arms.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>She also won <strong>silver and bronze medals<\/strong> at the same world championships.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>Sheetal has also won medals at the <strong>Paris Paralympics, Asian Para Games and Asian Para Championships<\/strong>.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sheetal Devi para archer award<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Who is Sheetal Devi?<\/strong><br>Sheetal Devi is a 19\u2011year-old Indian para-archer from Jammu &amp; Kashmir, born without arms, who was named <em>World Archery Para Archer of the Year 2025<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. What major award did Sheetal Devi receive in 2025?<\/strong><br>She received the <em>Para Archer of the Year 2025<\/em> award by <strong>World Archery<\/strong>, recognizing her outstanding performance in international para-archery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. How does Sheetal Devi shoot arrows without arms?<\/strong><br>She uses her <strong>feet, legs, and shoulders<\/strong> to draw and release arrows, a technique she mastered through dedicated training and innovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. Which medals has Sheetal Devi won at major international events?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Gold in women\u2019s individual compound event at the 2025 World Para Archery Championships<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Silver in women\u2019s team event and bronze in mixed team event at the same championships<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bronze at Paris 2024 Paralympics (mixed team)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Silver at 2022 Asian Para Games and 2023 Asian Para Championships<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5. 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