# Mona Agarwal: Para Shooter at Asian Para Games 2026

> Rajasthan-born shooter Mona Agarwal aims for gold at Asian Para Games 2026 after Paralympic bronze.
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- Published: 2026-10-16T11:15:58+00:00
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## Mona Agarwal's Paralympic Bronze
Mona Agarwal won bronze at the 2024 Paris Paralympics, setting herself among India's top para-shooters.

> Mona Agarwal won bronze at the 2024 Paralympics in Paris.
## Rajasthan Roots and Polio
Born in Sikar, Rajasthan, Agarwal contracted polio at nine months, affecting both lower limbs.

> Born on 8 November 1987 in Sikar, Rajasthan, Agarwal contracted polio when she was nine months old, affecting both her lower limbs.
## Motherhood to Shooting
After her son's birth in April 2021, Agarwal began shooting training with her husband's support.

> Agarwal began her sports shooting career in December 2021, after the birth of her son in April that year.
## Para Athletics and Weightlifting
Agarwal competed in para-athletics and para-weightlifting before switching to shooting.

> Before taking up shooting, Agarwal competed in para-athletics, including shot put, discus throw and javelin throw at the state level.
## Shooting Breakthrough
Agarwal won national silver in 2022 and bronze at the 2023 World Shooting Para Sport World Cup.

> Agarwal won a national silver medal in 2022 before progressing to international competition.
## Paris 2024 Paralympic Bronze
At Paris 2024, Agarwal finished third in the women's 10m air rifle standing SH1 final.

> At Paris 2024, Agarwal finished third in the women's 10m air rifle standing SH1 final on August 30, scoring 228.7.
## Asian Para Games 2026
Agarwal will compete for gold at Asian Para Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.

> Agarwal is part of India's para-shooting contingent for the Asian Para Games 2026, scheduled to take place in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, from 18 to 24 October.
## Key takeaway

Mona Agarwal, an Indian para-shooter who won bronze at Paris 2024 Paralympics, will compete for gold at Asian Para Games 2026.