India clinched its first medals in shooting at the ongoing Para Asian Games, with Mona Agarwal securing gold with a record score and Avani Lekhara claiming silver. The two Indian shooters were in pole position to finish at the top, with Mona pipping her compatriot in the women’s 10m air rifle (SH1) event in Nagoya on Monday. A bronze medalist at the 2024 Paris Paralympics, Mona jumped from sixth place to set a Para Asiad record of 250.0, beating two-time Paralympic champion Avani by 0.4 points.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Congratulations to Mona Agarwal on winning Gold in the Women's 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 event at the Asian Para Games 2026! Thanks to her outstanding score, she has also set a new Asian Para Games Record! It is a remarkable achievement that makes India's opening day even more special. Her precision, determination and composure are truly commendable. Wishing her continued success in the competitions ahead: PM @narendramodi&mdash; PMO India (@PMOIndia) <a href="https://x.com/PMOIndia/status/2112079112328425872?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 19, 2026</a></blockquote>
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Avani, who entered this event as the defending champion, finished second with a score of 249.6. Her silver medal also secured India a second quota place for the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympics, while Mona already earned hers at the World Shooting Para Sport (WSPS) World Championships in Changwon, South Korea, last month, where she won a silver medal.&nbsp;WATCH VIDEO -

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">VIDEO | Japan: Mona Agarwal clinches gold with a Games record of 250.0, edging compatriot Avani Lekhara (249.6) for silver in the women’s 10m air rifle SH1 event as India open their medal account at the Asian Para Games with a one-two finish. 

Avani also secured an LA 2028 Paralympics quota. While Mona had earlier won it during the World Championships. 

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Also read| <a href="‘No human is limited’: Charles Matata reveals mindset behind setting Delhi Half Marathon 2026 course record">‘No human is limited’: Charles Matata reveals mindset behind setting Delhi Half Marathon 2026 course record</a> &nbsp;Yunri Lee from Korea settled for the bronze medal with a score of 227.9. The SH1 classification is for shooters with lower limb impairments.<h2>From Rajasthan to Nagoya</h2>The two Indian shooters from Rajasthan impressed in the duel that went down to the final shot of the 24-shot contest. The eventual gold medal winner Mona held a slender 0.1-point lead over Avani -- 239.2 to 239.1 -- before the decisive shot, where Mona produced a brilliant 10.8, and Avani managed 10.5. &nbsp;Mona never looked out of touch. She set the pace in qualification, topping the eight-shooter field with 629.1 to create an Asian Para Games qualification record, with Avani finishing second with 626.4. &nbsp;However, the script changed at the start of the final, with Avani taking an early lead with a 10.8 score to Mona’s 10.1. Avani’s precision kept her nose ahead in the contest after the first five shots with a total of 53.2, further maintaining her advantage after the next five as her score read 104.8, 1.9 ahead of the sixth-place Mona (102.9).&nbsp; &nbsp;However, the momentum shifted during the elimination stage. &nbsp;While Avani’s scores dipped with an array of modest results, Mona’s consistency saw her steadily climb up the standings, setting up a thrilling finish. Mona capped off her campaign in this event with a remarkable performance following a slow start, while Avani added another major medal to her decorated career.

Mona Agarwal secured gold with a record score while Avani Lekhara won silver in a historic 1-2 shooting finish for India at the Asian Para Games in Nagoya.

India clinched its first medals in shooting at the ongoing Para Asian Games, with Mona Agarwal securing gold with a record score and Avani Lekhara claiming silver. The two Indian shooters were in pole position to finish at the top, with Mona pipping her compatriot in the women’s 10m air rifle (SH1) event in Nagoya on Monday. A bronze medalist at the 2024 Paris Paralympics, Mona jumped from sixth place to set a Para Asiad record of 250.0, beating two-time Paralympic champion Avani by 0.4 points.

Mona Agarwal secured gold with a record score while Avani Lekhara won silver in a historic 1-2 shooting finish for India at the Asian Para Games in Nagoya.

Asian Para Games: Mona Agarwal secures shooting gold with record score; Avani Lekhara claims silver

After an eventful Day 5 of the Paris Paralympics, India is set to raise the bar again as they take to the field in the French capital on Tuesday (Sep 3). After eight medals on Monday, the eyes will be on big names like Avani Lekhara and Mona Agarwal as they search for further glory. Ahead of an entertaining Day 6 here is all you need to know including time, event, etc.

<h2>All events on Day 6 of Paris Paralympics&nbsp;</h2>

1:00 PM: Para shooting - Avani Lekhara and Mona Agarwal in women's 50m rifle 3 positions SH1 qualification

2:28 PM: Para-athletics - Bhagyashree Jadhav in women's shot put F34 final

3:20 PM: Para archery - Pooja in women's individual recurve pre-quarters. If she advances, this will be followed by quarterfinals between 8:30 PM and 9:30 PM, Semifinals between 9:40 PM and 10:10 PM and medal matches between 10:27 PM and 11 PM

7:30 PM: Para shooting - Avani Lekhara and Mona Agarwal in women's 50m rifle 3 positions SH1 final&nbsp;(If they qualify)

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10:38 PM: Para-athletics - Deepthi Jeevanji in women's 400m T20 final.

11:50 PM: Para-athletics - Sharad Kumar, Mariyappan Thangavelu, Shailesh Kumar in men's high jump T63 final

12:10 AM: Para-athletics - Ajeet Singh, Sundar Singh Gurjar and Rinku in men's javelin T46 final

After an eventful Day 5 of the Paris Paralympics, India is set to raise the bar again as they take to the field in the French capital on Tuesday (Sep 3). After eight medals on Monday, the eyes will be on big names like Avani Lekhara and Mona Agarwal as they search for further glory.

After an eventful Day 5 of the Paris Paralympics, India is set to raise the bar again as they take to the field in the French capital on Tuesday (Sep 3). After eight medals on Monday, the eyes will be on big names like Avani Lekhara and Mona Agarwal as they search for further glory. Ahead of an entertaining Day 6 here is all you need to know including time, event, etc. All events on Day 6 of Paris Paralympics 1:00 PM: Para shooting - Avani Lekhara and Mona Agarwal in women's 50m rifle 3 positions SH1 qualification 2:28 PM: Para-athletics - Bhagyashree Jadhav in women's shot put F34 final 3:20 PM: Para archery - Pooja in women's individual recurve pre-quarters. If she advances, this will be followed by quarterfinals between 8:30 PM and 9:30 PM, Semifinals between 9:40 PM and 10:10 PM and medal matches between 10:27 PM and 11 PM 7:30 PM: Para shooting - Avani Lekhara and Mona Agarwal in women's 50m rifle 3 positions SH1 final (If they qualify) ALSO READ | PAK vs BAN: 'We've already lost...,' Pakistan coach Jason Gillespie on second Test against Bangladesh 10:38 PM: Para-athletics - Deepthi Jeevanji in women's 400m T20 final. 11:50 PM: Para-athletics - Sharad Kumar, Mariyappan Thangavelu, Shailesh Kumar in men's high jump T63 final 12:10 AM: Para-athletics - Ajeet Singh, Sundar Singh Gurjar and Rinku in men's javelin T46 final

India at Paris Paralympics, Day 6 full schedule: All you need to know including Avani, Mona in action

India has opened their account at the ongoing Paris Paralympics after shooter Avani Lekhara won&nbsp;a gold medal in the 10m air rifle SH1 on Friday (Aug 30). The shooter defended her crown having won a gold medal at the Tokyo Games in 2021 which is also her third Paralympics medal. On the other hand, Mona Agarwal clinched bronze in the same event which was a double joy for India.

<h2>India strike gold</h2>

A double medalist at the Tokyo Para Games, Avani was in great form for India as she got the better of her opponents with a precise&nbsp;score of 249.7. She continued her stellar form having entered the Para Games as one of the favourites to win the gold. Her closest competitor was South Korea’s Lee Yunri who scored 246.8 to take the silver medal. The medal is Avani’s third at the Para Games having clinched gold and bronze medals in Tokyo.

Paris has been a happy hunting for Avani having also won gold medals in the 10m air rifle SH1 and 50m rifle 3 positions SH1 position at the World Cup last year. She also won a silver medal in the World Cup held in South Korea. Adding more glory Avani also shot gold at the 2022 Asian Para Games in Hangzhou which were held in 2023.

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<h2>Mona settles for bronze</h2>

On the other hand, Mona settled for a bronze medal in the same event having ended with a points tally of 228.7 points. The 37-year-old made her debut on the range in 2023 and has hit the ground running with a bronze medal in her debut Para Games.

So far India has enjoyed great success in Paris in shooting with Manu Bhaker, Sarabjot Singh and Swpanil Kusale winning a bronze medal in the Olympics. The trio’s success has been doubled with the addition of medals in the Paris Para Games.

India has opened their account at the ongoing Paris Paralympics after shooter Avani Lekhara won a gold medal in the 10m air rifle SH1 on Friday (Aug 30). The shooter defended her crown having won a gold medal at the Tokyo Games in 2021 which is also her third Paralympics medal.

India has opened their account at the ongoing Paris Paralympics after shooter Avani Lekhara won a gold medal in the 10m air rifle SH1 on Friday (Aug 30). The shooter defended her crown having won a gold medal at the Tokyo Games in 2021 which is also her third Paralympics medal. On the other hand, Mona Agarwal clinched bronze in the same event which was a double joy for India. India strike gold A double medalist at the Tokyo Para Games, Avani was in great form for India as she got the better of her opponents with a precise score of 249.7. She continued her stellar form having entered the Para Games as one of the favourites to win the gold. Her closest competitor was South Korea’s Lee Yunri who scored 246.8 to take the silver medal. The medal is Avani’s third at the Para Games having clinched gold and bronze medals in Tokyo. Paris has been a happy hunting for Avani having also won gold medals in the 10m air rifle SH1 and 50m rifle 3 positions SH1 position at the World Cup last year. She also won a silver medal in the World Cup held in South Korea. Adding more glory Avani also shot gold at the 2022 Asian Para Games in Hangzhou which were held in 2023. ALSO READ | US Open 2024: Carlos Alcaraz crashes out in shock defeat to Botic van de Zandschulp in second round Mona settles for bronze On the other hand, Mona settled for a bronze medal in the same event having ended with a points tally of 228.7 points. The 37-year-old made her debut on the range in 2023 and has hit the ground running with a bronze medal in her debut Para Games. So far India has enjoyed great success in Paris in shooting with Manu Bhaker, Sarabjot Singh and Swpanil Kusale winning a bronze medal in the Olympics. The trio’s success has been doubled with the addition of medals in the Paris Para Games.

Paris Paralympics: Avani Lekhara shoots gold in 10m air rifle as India open account; Mona settles for bronze

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Asian Para Games: Mona Agarwal secures shooting gold with record score; Avani Lekhara claims silver

India at Paris Paralympics, Day 6 full schedule: All you need to know including Avani, Mona in action

Paris Paralympics: Avani Lekhara shoots gold in 10m air rifle as India open account; Mona settles for bronze