Mona Agarwal Wins Gold and Sets Record at Asian Para Games

Mona Agarwal began India's participation in the 2026 Asian Para Games with a gold medal victory in the women's 10m air rifle standing SH1 event. This event took place at the Aichi Prefectural General Shooting Gallery, where she achieved a score of 250.0 points, surpassing the previous record of 249.6 points held by fellow Indian shooter Avani Lekhara.

The competition was intense, with Agarwal narrowly leading Lekhara by just 0.1 points before the final shots. Ultimately, Agarwal finished with 250.0 points, while Lekhara secured the silver with 249.6 points. South Korea's Yunri Lee claimed the bronze medal.

Agarwal's latest achievement adds to her accolades in para shooting, including a bronze medal at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. She has consistently performed well in international competitions, recently winning gold and silver at the 2026 World Shooting Para Sport Championships in South Korea, and has secured a quota place for the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympic Games.