Mona Agarwal

Para Shooter

Indian Sikar, Rajasthan

Quick Info

ProfessionPara Shooter
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth08/11/1987
Age38 years
BirthplaceSikar, Rajasthan

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Bio/Wiki

NicknameMonik

Physical Stats & More

Eye ColorDark Brown
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

College/University
  • University of Rajasthan (2005-2008)
  • Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences (SHUATS) (2011-2013)
Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology from University of Rajasthan
  • Master of Business Administration from SHUATS
  • Digital Marketing Master (Online Course)

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism
HobbyPlaying Flute
Marital StatusMarried

Relationships & More

Husband/SpouseRavindra Chaudhary (Former Wheelchair Basketball Player)
Children
  • Avik
  • Aarvi
Siblings2 sisters

Family

Siblings2 sisters
SpouseRavindra Chaudhary
ChildrenSon - Avik, Daughter - Aarvi

Career

SummaryMona Agarwal has had a diverse career path, transitioning from corporate roles to becoming a professional para shooter. Initially, she worked in marketing and management positions before fully committing to sports.
Career Highlights
  • 2007: Direct Marketing Manager at ICICI Bank Financial Channel.
  • 2010: Team Leader at Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance in Jaipur.
  • 2011: Volunteer and workshop coordinator for NGO ‘Art of Living’.
  • 2012: Branch Coordinator at Stovekraft Limited.
  • 2015: Assistant Manager at Stovekraft Limited's Business Analytics branch.
  • 2016: State Business Head of Rajasthan at Greenchef Appliances Limited.
  • 2018: Clerk at the Judicial Department of Alwar, Rajasthan.
  • 2021: Shifted focus to para shooting, marking her international debut in 2023.
  • 2023: International debut at the World Cup in Osijek, Croatia.
  • 03/2024: Gold medal at WSPS Para Shooting World Cup in New Delhi, securing Paris Paralympics quota.
  • 04/2024: Gold medal at Para World Cup in Changwon, Korea.
  • 2024: Bronze medal at Paris Paralympics in women's 10m air rifle SH1.
  • 05/2025: Silver medal at Para World Cup in Changwon.
  • 2016: Shifted focus to para-athletics, state debut in throw events, winning gold in all three categories.
  • 2019: Captain of Rajasthan State team that won gold in the first National Sitting Volleyball Championship for women.

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Stricken by polio at nine months old, which led to significant challenges in her early life.
2. Faced adversity in pursuing education due to the conservative values of her hometown.
3. Her maternal grandmother was a strong supporter during her upbringing.
4. Mona has an extensive background in athletics, having won medals in shot put, discus, javelin, and powerlifting.
5. Founded the national para volleyball girls team to encourage young girls in sports.
6. Achieved significant recognition and success in shooting, winning multiple medals in international competitions.
7. Captain of Rajasthan State team that won gold in the first National Sitting Volleyball Championship for women in 2019.
8. Competes in women's 10m air rifle SH1 category.
9. Shifted to Jaipur after marriage.
10. Took up shooting in December 2021 after trying different other sports including volleyball.
11. Due to stigma against girls, she could not complete her schooling.
12. After two elder sisters, her parents wanted a boy but Mona was an 'unwanted' child in the conservative family.
13. Her husband, Ravindra Chaudhary, suffered brain injury in an accident and is under rehab at home.
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