Mona AGARWAL - Paralympic Committee of India

Mona AGARWAL

SH1 | Para Athletics (Shooting)

“Keep your sights steady, no target is out of range.”

AGE

37 Y

MEDALS

01

YEARS

2024

2022

BIOGRAPHY

Born and raised in Sikar, Rajasthan, Mona’s life took a challenging turn when she contracted the polio virus at just nine months after birth, affecting both her lower limbs. Mona, within a short span of time, has made a significant impact, earning her first World Cup gold medal in 2024, along with an Asian record and a Paralympic quota after starting her journey in the sport in 2021.

Sports

PARA ATHLETICS SHOOTING

Date of Birth

08 November 1987

Age

37 YEAR OLD

Nationality

India

Video of MONA AGARWAL

Mona Agarwal wins Bronze to get India's campaign

Mona Agarwal secured a bronze to open India’s campaign at the Paris Paralympics 2024 in style on Friday (August 30).

India || Paralympic

“MONA AGARWAL: Inspirational Journey of Para Athletics shooter”

Watch the struggle story of Mona Agarwal who fought against all odds to bring glory for India.

India || Paralympic

Know Your Para Athlete: Mona Agarwal Ace Para Shooter

Mona, within a short span of time, has made a significant impact, earning her first World Cup gold medal in 2024.

India || Paralympic

Para shooter Mona Agarwal turns adversity into her biggest strength

Mona secured an Olympic quota for the country in women’s 10m air rifle SH1 category at the Para Shooting World Cup in New Delhi.

India || Paralympic

News and Articles

"Mona Agarwal made history at Paralympics by securing a bronze medal"

Mona Agarwal made history at the 2024 Paralympics by securing a bronze medal in the women’s 10m air rifle standing SH1 event on August 30.

August 31, 2024 • Hardik Saini

"Paris Paralympics 2024 shooting live updates"

Paris Paralympics 2024 live updates: India now have four medals at Paris Paralympics.

August 30, 2024 • Hardik Saini

Photos of MONA AGARWAL

Social Media Links

Connect with Mona Agarwal.

Instagram

Mona Agarwal (@shooter_mona )

linkedin

Mona Agarwal

Twitter

Mona Agarwal (@Ag_Mona1)

Facebook

Mona Agarwal (@mona.agarwal.5201

Records

bronze medal in the women’s 10m air rifle SH1 category

Paris 2024 Paralympics

August 31, 2024

Her journey in para-shooting began in December 2021, and within a short time, she made a remarkable impact on the international stage.

gold in the 10m air rifle SH1 event held in Korea

Para Shooting World Cup, (Changwon)

April 2024

She won gold in the 10m air rifle SH1 event, which also qualified her for the Paris Paralympics.

gold in the 10m air rifle SH1 at the national level

National Para Shooting Championship

March 2024

Mona claimed gold in the 10m air rifle SH1 at the national level, setting a national record.

silver in the 10m air rifle SH1 in Osijek, Croatia

International Para Shooting Championship

July 2023

Mona, In her international debut, she won silver in the 10m air rifle SH1.