Mona Agarwal, Avani Lekhara Win Gold and Silver for India at Asian Para Games

India’s para shooters Mona Agarwal and Avani Lekhara won gold and silver medals in the women’s 10m air rifle standing SH1 event at the 2026 Asian Para Games on Monday. Mona secured the gold medal with a score of 250 points, while Avani claimed silver with 249.6 points. South Korea’s Yunri Lee finished third with 227.9 points. The Indian duo delivered an impressive performance at the Aichi Prefectural General Shooting Gallery. Their double podium finish also gave India its first medals at the ongoing Games.

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Mona Agarwal Sets Asian Para Games Record

Mona Agarwal topped the qualification round with 629.1 points across six series. She also set a new Asian Para Games qualification record by surpassing the previous mark held by China’s Zhang Cuiping. During the final, Mona faced a tough challenge after dropping to fifth place. However, she made a strong comeback and overtook her rivals to secure the gold medal. Her final score of 250 points established a new Asian Para Games record in the event.

Avani Lekhara finished second with 249.6 points, just 0.4 points behind Mona. She entered the final in a strong position after finishing second in the qualification round. Although Avani could not defend her previous Asian Para Games title, she secured another medal for India. She had set the earlier Games record of 249.6 points while winning gold at the 2022 Asian Para Games in Hangzhou. Her silver medal further strengthens India’s performance in para shooting.

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Avani Lekhara Wins Silver, Adds Another Medal to Her Career

Mona also continued her impressive journey in international para shooting with this gold medal. She previously won bronze in the women’s 10m air rifle standing SH1 event at the 2024 Paris Paralympics. Her latest achievement highlights her determination and ability to perform under pressure. She also came close to the world record of 252 points held by Slovakia’s Iryna Shchetnik. Although Mona fell short of the world record, her performance created a new milestone at the Asian Para Games.

The gold and silver medals marked a significant achievement for India’s shooting contingent at the 2026 Asian Para Games. Both athletes demonstrated excellent accuracy and composure throughout the competition. Their first-and-second-place finishes in the qualification round helped them build momentum before the final. Mona’s record-breaking victory and Avani’s consistent performance brought pride to the country. Their achievements also highlight India’s growing strength in international para sports.

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