Mona Agarwal Wins Gold, Avani Lekhara Silver at Asian Para Games
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Para shooter Mona Agarwal won gold in the women’s 10m air rifle standing SH1 event at the Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, on Monday, October 19, with Avani Lekhara taking silver. The one-two finish gave India its first medals of the Games.
A New Games Record of 250.0
Agarwal scored 250.0 in the final, a new Asian Para Games record, edging past the 249.6 that Lekhara had set at the 2023 Games in Hangzhou. Lekhara scored 249.6 on Monday. Agarwal also topped qualification with 629.1, a Games qualification record and just short of the world mark of 629.4, The Tribune reported.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated both shooters. In a message released by PIB, he praised Agarwal’s precision, determination and composure.
In the men’s 10m air rifle standing SH1 final, Mahavir Swaroop Unhalkar finished fourth and debutant Rakesh Nidagundi seventh. India has sent 168 athletes in 11 sports to the Games, which opened on October 18. More sporting achievements are on our Positive News page.
Based on reporting by The Tribune, Free Press Journal and PIB.
Image: Free Press Journal.
