Mona Agarwal wins gold with an Asian Para Games record in the women's 10m air rifle standing SH1
19 October 2026
Mona Agarwal has won the gold medal in the women's 10m air rifle standing SH1 event at the Asian Para Games 2026, setting a new Asian Para Games record with her score. The Prime Minister congratulated her, praising her precision, determination and composure. The Press Information Bureau release described the win as making India's opening day of the Games special. The SH1 classification in para shooting is for athletes who can support the weight of the firearm themselves.
Medal:
Gold
Event:
Women's 10m air rifle standing SH1
Record:
New Asian Para Games record
Why it matters for exams: Medal-winner-and-event pairs from the Asian Para Games are standard one-mark questions.
Kerala PSCUPSC
In plain words
SH1 Shooting classification one — Para shooting class for athletes who can hold the weight of the firearm without a stand.