India Wins 11 Medals on Day 1 of Asian Para Games 2026, Ranks Fourth; PM Modi Congratulates Players

October 20, 2026 12:52 AM

India Wins 11 Medals on Day 1 of Asian Para Games 2026, Ranks Fourth; PM Modi Congratulates Players

India made a strong start to its campaign at the 5th Asian Para Games 2026, clinching 11 medals, including four gold, five silver and two bronze, on the opening day to sit fourth in the overall medal standings. Indian para-athletes impressed across disciplines, including para shooting, para athletics, para archery and para judo, delivering medal-winning performances and record-breaking feats to set the tone for the country’s campaign at the continental event. India’s opening-day highlights...

Paris Paralympics: Avani clinches gold, Mona secures bronze in women’s 10m air rifle final

September 16, 2024 3:33 PM

Paris Paralympics: Avani clinches gold, Mona secures bronze in women’s 10m air rifle final

Reigning Paralympic champion Avani Lekhara continued her winning streak by claiming gold in the women's 10m air rifle final at the Paris Paralympics on Friday. In a remarkable start for India, shooter Mona Agarwal also captured a bronze medal in the same event. From the outset of the final, both Avani and Mona positioned themselves among the top three contenders. Avani ultimately secured the gold with a personal best score of 249.7 points, demonstrating her dominance throughout the event. Sout...