Mona Agarwal Credits Late Grandmother After Winning Para Asian Games Gold
· Sports · Indian Express, Times of India
Mona Agarwal won India's first gold medal at the Para Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, setting a record of 250.0 in the 10-meter Air Rifle Standing event. The 38-year-old mother of two contracted polio at nine months old and dedicated her victory to her late grandmother, Geeta Devi, who supported her upbringing. Agarwal pipped teammate and two-time Paralympic champion Avani Lekhara for the top podium finish. Agarwal previously competed in para athletics before transitioning to shooting with the support of her husband, Ravindra Chaudhary.
Why it matters
Mona Agarwal's historic gold medal marks a significant milestone for Indian para sports and highlights resilience in overcoming severe physical and personal setbacks.
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