Asian Para Games: Mona beats Avani by 0.4 points to win 10m air rifle gold
Mona Agarwal and Avani Lekhara achieved a remarkable feat in the women's 10m air rifle event. Mona secured the gold medal with a score of 250.0 points. Avani followed closely behind, earning a silver medal at 249.6 points. Both shooters showcased their skills throughout the competition, finishing well ahead of their rivals. This performance adds to India's success at the 2026 Asian Para Games.
On Monday, the 2026 Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya saw India achieve a memorable day as Mona Agarwal claimed gold and Avani Lekhara secured silver in the women's 10m air rifle standing SH1 event. Mona's score totaled 250.0 points, while Avani came in second with 249.6 points. South Korea's Lee Yunri took the bronze medal with 227.9 points.
Throughout the final, the Indian shooters remained competitive, but Mona edged Avani by just 0.4 points to claim the gold medal. Avani's silver medal extends her winning streak at the Asian Para Games, having previously won gold in 2022. The result gave India a 1-2 finish, outperforming the rest of the competitors. Mona's consistent performance throughout the event helped her achieve a new Asian Para Games qualification record, breaking the previous record set by China's Zhang Cuiping.
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