Mona Agarwal wins gold medal in shooting in Asian Para Games 2026 (Credit: Instagram)
\n\nIndia opened its medal account in spectacular fashion at the Asian Para Games 2026, with Mona Agarwal clinching gold and Avani Lekhara securing silver in the women’s 10m air rifle standing SH1 final. Mona finished with 250.0 points, only 0.4 points ahead of Avani, who scored 249.6, in an exciting match that went to the very end. Even though the Indian pair was guaranteed a double podium finish, the competition for first place was fierce right up until the very end. Lee Yunri of South Korea won bronze with 227.9 points. Mona and Avani's outstanding one-two finish on the world scene made the gold-silver sweep an unforgettable beginning for India.
\n\nAgarwal also set a new Asian Para Games record with her gold-medal-winning score of 250 after the seventh series, surpassing the previous record of 249.6 set by Lekhara at the 2023 Hangzhou Games. Meanwhile, Lekhara secured the silver medal in the women’s 10m air rifle final at the 2026 Asian Para Games with a score of 249.6 after the seventh series.
\n\nWhile the women’s 10m air rifle final saw India secure a 1-2 finish, the men’s…
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