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India Opens Shooting Medal Account at Asian Para Games
India claimed gold and silver in shooting at the Asian Para Games, with Mona Agarwal setting a games record in the women's 10-meter air rifle event. Agarwal's dominant performance was complemented by a strong showing from fellow Indian shooter Avani Lekhara.
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India opened its medal tally at the Asian Para Games with a strong showing in shooting, securing both gold and silver in the women's 10-meter air rifle SH1 category.
Mona Agarwal claimed the top spot with a games record score of 250.0 points, establishing herself as a dominant force in the discipline. The performance underscored India's competitive strength in Paralympic shooting events.
Avani Lekhara finished just behind Agarwal, securing the silver medal with 249.6 points. The narrow margin between the two Indian shooters highlighted the high level of competition and precision required in the sport.
The dual medal success marks a strong start for India's shooting contingent at the Games, with both athletes demonstrating the technical skill and consistency needed to compete at the highest levels of Paralympic sport. The achievements are expected to boost momentum for India's performance in subsequent events at the continental competition.
Photo: Para shooter Mona Agarwal with Prime Minister Narendra Modi after the Paris 2024 Paralympics, New Delhi, September 2024. Prime Minister's Office, Government of India, via Wikimedia Commons (GODL-India).