CNN Central News & Network-ITDC India Epress/ITDC News Bhopal: India’s Golden Performance at Asian Para Games, Mona and Heni Create History
CNN Central News and Network – ITDC India ePress | ITDC News, Bhopal: India’s para athletes have continued their impressive performance at the Asian Para Games 2026, bringing pride to the country. On Friday, October 23, Indian shooter Mona Agarwal won her second gold medal, while Heni achieved golden success by setting a world record in the javelin throw event. With these achievements, India also crossed the 100-medal mark in the competition.
Mona Agarwal’s Second Gold
Indian para shooter Mona Agarwal won the gold medal in the final of the women’s 50m rifle three positions SH1 event with a score of 357.5 points. Her performance was at world-record level. She secured the top position by leaving China’s Cuiping Zhang behind. Zhang won the silver medal with 353.7 points, while South Korea’s Myong Kim finished third. Mona had earlier won gold in the women’s 10m air rifle standing SH1 event. With this, she claimed her second gold of the competition. India’s Avani Lekhara, who also took part in the same event, finished fourth.
Heni Sets World Record in Javelin Throw
India’s Heni set a world record with a throw of 60.49 metres in the men’s javelin throw F37/38 event and won the gold medal. His performance further strengthened India’s medal tally. On the same day, Sandeep won gold in the men’s 400m T64 race, clocking a world-record time of 52.28 seconds.
India Crosses 100-Medal Mark
These successes by Indian athletes have taken the country’s Asian Para Games campaign to a new height. Achievements in shooting and para athletics reflect India’s growing competitive strength. The Indian contingent is now working to surpass its best performance from the previous edition.
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