Mona Agarwal | DD News

October 25, 2026 10:36 AM

PM Modi Hails India’s Best-Ever Performance at Asian Para Games 2026 with 114 Medals

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated India’s para-athletes for delivering the country’s best-ever performance at the Asian Para Games 2026, with a record tally of 114 medals. In a message shared on X, the Prime Minister described the achievement as a moment of immense pride and joy for the nation. He praised the determination of the Indian contingent, noting that every athlete had contributed to the historic performance and inspired countless Indians. India finished fourth in the...

October 23, 2026 5:33 PM

Mona and Nishad to be India’s flag-bearers at closing ceremony of Asian Para Games

Double gold medallists shooter Mona Agarwal and jumps specialist Nishad Kumar will be India’s flag bearers at the closing ceremony of the Asian Para Games, scheduled for Saturday in Nagoya. Both Agarwal and Kumar won two gold medals each at the Games. The 38-year-old Agarwal, who contracted polio at the age of nine, affecting both her lower limbs and leaving her dependent on a wheelchair, went on a record-breaking spree at the Games. She first won the women’s 10m air rifle standing SH1 ev...

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...