Mona Agarwal Wins Gold Medal At Asian Para Games 2026 in Women’s 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1

Indian para-shooter Mona Agarwal delivered a commanding performance to capture the gold medal in the women’s 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 event at the Asian Para Games 2026 on Monday. Demonstrating remarkable precision and consistency throughout both the qualifying rounds and the final, Agarwal cemented her status among the world’s elite shooters by securing top honours on the continental stage. Avani Lekhara Wins Silver Medal At Asian Para Games 2026 in Women’s 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1.

The triumph marks another significant milestone for India’s shooting contingent in Nagoya, following closely on the heels of the nation's strong showing at the Paralympic Games.

Dominant Run From Qualifying to the Podium

Agarwal set the tone early in the competition by topping the qualification round with an aggregate score of 629.1 across six series. The score set a new Asian Para Games qualification record, eclipsing the previous mark established by China’s Zhang Cuiping and falling just 0.3 points shy of the world record.

She carried that momentum into the elimination final, exhibiting calm composure under pressure to hold off stiff regional competition and climb to the top of the podium. Double Paralympic gold medallist Avani Lekhara also featured prominently in the field, joining Agarwal in the final after placing second in the qualifying phase to make it a memorable day for Indian shooting. India's Sheetal Devi Equals Archery World Record at Asian Para Games 2026.

A Remarkable Trajectory in Para-Sport

Agarwal’s gold medal adds to an impressive run of international form over recent years. After representing Rajasthan in sitting volleyball and athletics, she transitioned to competitive rifle shooting in late 2021.

Her breakthrough quickly translated to the global arena, highlighted by a bronze medal finish in the same event at the Paris 2024 Paralympics and victories at the World Shooting Para Sport (WSPS) World Cup stages. Her performance in Nagoya reaffirms India's growing dominance in rifle shooting disciplines across major multisport games.

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