Asian Para Games 2026: Mona Agarwal wins gold with Games record, Avani Lekhara silver in women's 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1
On 19 October 2026, India's opening day at the Asian Para Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Mona Agarwal won gold with a new Asian Para Games Record and Avani Lekhara won silver in the Women's 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 event.
Summary
Indian para-shooter Mona Agarwal won the gold medal in the Women's 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 event at the Asian Para Games 2026 on 19 October 2026, setting a new Asian Para Games Record. Avani Lekhara won the silver medal in the same event. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated both shooters, saying Mona's record made India's opening day at the Games even more special.
Key facts
- Event
- Women's 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1
- Gold
- Mona Agarwal (new Asian Para Games Record)
- Silver
- Avani Lekhara
- Date
- 19 October 2026 (India's opening day)
- Games
- Asian Para Games 2026, Aichi-Nagoya, Japan
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Which Indian para-shooter won gold with a new Asian Para Games Record in the Women's 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 event at the Asian Para Games 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Mona Agarwal
Consider the following statements about the Women's 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 event at the Asian Para Games 2026: 1. Avani Lekhara won the silver medal in this event. 2. Mona Agarwal's gold-winning score set a new World Record. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only