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Rajasthan’s Mona Agarwal Gears Up for Asian Para Games 2026 as a Shooter
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🗓 16 Oct 2026, 09:32 PM
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Rajasthan-born shooter Mona Agarwal is training for the 2026 Asian Para Games after a career that also spanned para athletics and sitting volleyball. She aims to bring home medals for India in the shooting events.
Mona Agarwal, a native of Rajasthan, is intensifying her training for the 2026 Asian Para Games, where she will compete as a shooter.
Agarwal’s sporting journey is notable for its breadth. Before focusing on shooting, she competed in para athletics and also represented her state in sitting volleyball, showcasing her versatility across multiple disciplines.
Now, her preparation centers on precision and consistency, with daily sessions at a local shooting range under the guidance of her national coach. She is working on the 10‑m air rifle and 25‑m pistol events, the two disciplines that will feature in the Games.
The Asian Para Games offer a platform for India to demonstrate its growing strength in para sports. Agarwal’s participation is expected to inspire a new generation of athletes from Rajasthan and beyond, highlighting the state’s commitment to nurturing talent across diverse sporting arenas.
Agarwal’s sporting journey is notable for its breadth. Before focusing on shooting, she competed in para athletics and also represented her state in sitting volleyball, showcasing her versatility across multiple disciplines.
Now, her preparation centers on precision and consistency, with daily sessions at a local shooting range under the guidance of her national coach. She is working on the 10‑m air rifle and 25‑m pistol events, the two disciplines that will feature in the Games.
The Asian Para Games offer a platform for India to demonstrate its growing strength in para sports. Agarwal’s participation is expected to inspire a new generation of athletes from Rajasthan and beyond, highlighting the state’s commitment to nurturing talent across diverse sporting arenas.