Mona Agarwal's Inspiring Journey to the 2024 Paralympics
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | 2024 Paralympics |
| Date | August 30, 2024 |
| Athlete | Mona Agarwal |
| Achievement | Bronze medal in Women's 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 event |
| Significance | First Paralympics appearance, significant impact |
| Other Medalist | Avani Lekhara (Gold medal in the same category) |
| Personal Background | Born in Rajasthan, living with polio from an early age |
| Career Highlights | - International debut: World Cup in Osijek, Croatia (July 2023) |
| - Gold: Para World Cup in Changwon, Korea (April 2024) | |
| - Gold: WSPS Para Shooting World Cup in New Delhi (March 2024) | |
| Training Base | Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range, New Delhi / Eklavya Sports Academy |
| Disability Class | SH1 (Lower limb impairment, able to hold gun without difficulty) |
| Struggles | Balancing motherhood with athletic ambitions, overcoming physical challenges |
| Previous Achievements | - State-level throw events: Gold medals in all three categories |
| - State-level para powerlifting: Multiple categories | |
| Recent Performance | - Bronze: 10m Air Rifle SH1 at Paris Paralympics 2024 |
| - Gold: 10m Air Rifle SH1 at New Delhi WSPS World Cup 2024 (Asian record: 250.7) | |
| - Silver: 10m Air Rifle Mixed Team SH1 at New Delhi WSPS World Cup 2024 | |
| - Gold: 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 at Changwon WSPS World Cup 2023 | |
| - Bronze: 10m Air Rifle Mixed Team at Osijek WSPS World Cup 2023 |