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Mona Agarwal Wins First Indian Gold in Women's 50m Rifle at Asian Para Games 2026
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🗓 24 Oct 2026, 05:48 AM
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Mona Agarwal clinched India's first gold in the women's 50m rifle event at the Asian Para Games 2026, setting new records in the process.
The Asian Para Games 2026, held in Nagoya, Japan, saw Indian shooter Mona Agarwal secure the gold medal in the women's 50m rifle prone event.
She fired 70 shots, scoring 670.5 points, surpassing the previous Asian Para Games record of 668.2 set in 2022.
Agarwal's victory marks the first time an Indian athlete has won gold in this discipline at the Asian Para Games, boosting the nation's standing in shooting sports.
The Indian Olympic Association praised her dedication and announced plans to increase support for para shooters.
She fired 70 shots, scoring 670.5 points, surpassing the previous Asian Para Games record of 668.2 set in 2022.
Agarwal's victory marks the first time an Indian athlete has won gold in this discipline at the Asian Para Games, boosting the nation's standing in shooting sports.
The Indian Olympic Association praised her dedication and announced plans to increase support for para shooters.