Mona Agarwal

India's sporting elite converges in Lucknow for the Times of India Sports Awards, honouring a decade of excellence and the past year's achievements. The prestigious event, attended by legends and led by a distinguished jury, celebrates athletes across over 45 categories, including a significant focus on para-sports, recognizing outstanding performances and emerging talents who have made the nation proud.

The eighth Times of India Sports Awards will honor India's top athletes on March 21, 2026, in Lucknow. TOISA 2025 recognizes achievements from January 1 to December 31, 2025, across over 45 categories. The para shooting nominees showcase exceptional performances, including multiple medal wins and world rankings, highlighting their dedication and excellence on the global stage.

Para shooter mona agarwal, a mother of two, won a bronze medal in women's 10m air rifle at her first Paralympics. Despite emotional and financial hurdles, she persevered to reach her goal. She began shooting two-and-a-half years ago, making significant personal sacrifices. Her journey was filled with challenges, but she achieved her dream.

Avani Lekhara and mona agarwal have moved to the final round of the women's 10m air rifle standing SH1 event at the Paralympics. Mona finished the qualification with 623.1 points in fifth place, and Avani with 625.8 points in second place. Despite initial challenges, both exhibited strong performances, with Mona excelling under pressure in the final series.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Avani Lekhara and mona agarwal for their achievements at the Paris Paralympics in the women's 10m air rifle final. Avani won gold and Mona secured bronze, making it a significant moment for India. Modi lauded their dedication and contribution, expressing pride in their performances.

Indian Paralympic athletes were warmly welcomed at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport following their record-breaking success at the Paris Paralympics. Avani Lekhara and mona agarwal were among those celebrated, with Lekhara winning gold in the women's 10m air rifle final. India achieved its highest-ever medal count of 27, including six golds.

A 10-member shooting contingent, including rifle exponent Avani Lekhara, mona agarwal and Narwal, will compete at the Chateauroux Centre near Paris from August 30. India had won two gold, a silver and two bronze medals at the Tokyo Paralympics.

India's mona agarwal, participating in just her fourth international competition, secured the gold medal in the women's 10m air rifle SH1 category at the WSPS Para Shooting World Cup. This victory earned India a quota place for the 2024 Paris Paralympics on Saturday.

India's mona agarwal clinched her second medal in the ongoing Para Shooting World Cup, bagging a silver partnering Aadithya Giri in the Mixed Team Air Rifle Standing (SH1) event on Sunday. On a day when the hosts won two silver and two bronze medals, Tokyo Paralympic gold medallist Manish Narwal and his partner Rubina Francis lost to China's Li Min and Yang Chao 12-16 in the Mixed Team 10m Air Pistol (SH1) gold-medal match.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated India's Paralympic medalists for their outstanding achievements. The athletes he spoke to included mona agarwal, Preethi Pal, Manish Narwal, and Rubina Francis. Modi also wished Avani Lekhara success in her upcoming events. India has achieved 5 medals, with 4 in shooting and 1 in athletics so far in the competition.

India's shooting stars Avani Lekhara and mona agarwal claimed top honors in the 2024 Paralympics, securing gold and bronze in the 10m air rifle standing SH1 event. This historic achievement marks the first time two Indians finished on the podium in the same event, showcasing their resilience and talent.

Earlier, Bollywood stars, including Kareena Kapoor Khan, Sonali Bendre, Rakul Preet Singh, Ayushmann Khurrana, and Sonu Sood, have also joined in the celebrations, praising the dedication and hard work of the para-athletes. Avani Lekhara defended her Paralympic gold , mona agarwal won bronze, Manish Narwal secured silver and Preeti Pal made history with bronze.

Avani Lekhara came second to qualify for the Women's 10m air rifle final (SH1) at the Paris Paralympics, stirring hopes for strong results in Tokyo. mona agarwal, performing remarkably, secured fifth place, ensuring a spot in the final. Lekhara, who became the first female shooter from India to win Paralympic medals, earlier captured gold at Tokyo.

mona agarwal earned a bronze medal in the women's 10m air rifle at the Paris Paralympics with 228.7 points. Her family expressed joy and pride, hopeful for future gold medals. Other Indian athletes, including Avani Lekhara and Manish Narwal, have also achieved notable successes at the games, highlighting their determination and skill.

Indian para shooter Avani Lekhara wins gold in the women's 10m air rifle final at the Paris Paralympics. Her journey is praised by double Olympic medalist Manu Bhaker. Adding to India's accolades, mona agarwal won bronze in the same event, and Manish Narwal and Preeti Pal secured medals in men's 10m air pistol and 100-meter T35 events respectively.

Avani Lekhara and mona agarwal secured gold and bronze respectively in the 10m air rifle standing SH1 event at Paris Paralympics 2024. Avani defended her title from 2020 with a new record score, while debutant Mona recorded an impressive score. This is the first instance of two Indian shooters reaching the podium in the same event at Paralympics.

The emotions and excitement around winning a historic gold on Friday evening has not yet sunk in, but Avani Lekhara already has her focus on the upcoming two events.

Avani Lekhara achieved her second consecutive Paralympics gold in the women's 10m air rifle (SH1) with a record-breaking performance. Now, she aims to win more medals in her other events. Fellow Indian shooter mona agarwal secured bronze, making it a historic moment as both stood on the podium for the same event.

Rubina Francis secured a bronze medal in the women's 10m air pistol SH1 at the Paris Paralympics, advancing India's medal tally to five. Avani Lekhara won gold in the women's 10m air rifle, while Manish Narwal gained silver in the men's 10m air pistol SH1, showcasing India's prowess in shooting events at the competition.

Avani Lekhara clinched her second successive Paralympic gold in the women's 10m air rifle (SH1) with a record score of 249.7, overcoming health challenges. mona agarwal's bronze in the same event made it a historic double for India. Both displayed exceptional mental toughness and determination.

Shooter Avani Lekhara clinched her second straight Paralympic gold in the women's 10m air rifle event, with compatriot mona agarwal winning bronze at the Paris Paralympics. Runner Preethi Pal achieved her personal best to earn a bronze medal in Women's 100m - T35. India's Day 2 schedule showcases a variety of para sports competitions.

Kapil Parmar made history by securing India's maiden Paralympic medal in judo, clinching a bronze in the men's 60kg (J1) category. He achieved this feat after decisively overcoming Elielton de Oliveira from Brazil in the play-off on Thursday.

Avani Lekhara clinched gold in the Women's 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 final at the Paris Paralympic Games 2024. Debutant mona agarwal won bronze, and Manish Narwal earned silver in the men's event. Preethi Pal set a landmark by taking bronze in the Women's T25-100m event. Bollywood celebrities congratulated the athletes.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Indian para shooter Manish Narwal for winning a silver medal in the men's 10m air pistol SH1 event at the Paris Paralympics with 234.9 points. South Korea's Jeongdu Jo won gold, and China's Chao Yang took bronze. Avani Lekhara and mona agarwal also earned medals in the women's 10m air rifle event.

Indian para athlete Preeti Pal secured a bronze medal in the 100m T35 event at the Paris Paralympics with a personal best of 14.21 seconds. China's Xia Zhou and Qianqian Guo won gold and silver respectively. The Indian contingent's strong start also includes medals from Avani Lekhara, mona agarwal, and Manish Narwal in shooting events.

Swaroop Unhalkar secured 14th position in the men's 10m air rifle standing (SH1) qualification at the Paralympic Games, missing the cut for the final. This result contrasts with the medal triumphs by Indian shooters Avani Lekhara, Manish Narwal, and mona agarwal, which have boosted India's standing in the Paris Paralympics medals tally.

Jaipur has experienced a rise in dengue cases, with 40 new infections reported in the past week, totaling 300 cases. Statewide, cases increased by 284, with particular concern in Udaipur. Health officials are emphasizing prevention and treatment efforts, with no dengue-related fatalities reported so far.

Sachin Tendulkar congratulated Preeti Pal and Nishad Kumar for their respective bronze and silver medals at the Paris Paralympics. Preeti made history in the 200m T-35 race, and Nishad excelled in the men's high jump T47. India's medal tally has now reached seven, highlighting the country's para-sports growth and ambition.