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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.
In brief
Rajasthan-born shooter Mona Agarwal aims for gold at Asian Para Games 2026 after Paralympic bronze. Mona Agarwal, an Indian para-shooter who won bronze at Paris 2024 Paralympics, will compete for gold at Asian Para Games 2026. Originally reported by mint.
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.”
The key point
Mona Agarwal, an Indian para-shooter who won bronze at Paris 2024 Paralympics, will compete for gold at Asian Para Games 2026.
