Mona Agarwal: gold medal and Asian Para Games record in SH1 shooting
A sourced profile of Mona Agarwal following the official announcement of her gold medal and event record.
The Prime Minister's Office said Mona Agarwal won gold in the Women’s 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 event at the Asian Para Games 2026 and set a new Asian Para Games record with her score.
What the official release says
The PIB announcement dated 19 October says Agarwal's score set a new Asian Para Games record. It praises her precision, determination and composure, but the release is not a full technical score sheet.
For an exact score or the final ranking of all competitors, consult the event results. The record claim here is attributed to the official release rather than independently recalculated.
Understanding the event
The event is a 10-metre air-rifle competition in the SH1 classification. Sport classes are part of the eligibility and competition structure in para-sport; their exact definitions come from the governing rules.
Agarwal's result is one of several Indian medal updates issued around the Games. Keeping event names and class labels precise makes the coverage easier to verify.
Editorial note
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Frequently asked questions
What record did Mona Agarwal set?
The PIB release says her score set a new Asian Para Games record in the Women’s 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 event.