Quick Info
| Profession | Para Shooter |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 08/11/1987 |
| Age | 38 years |
| Birthplace | Sikar, Rajasthan |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
Latest News about Mona Agarwal
23/10/2026
Mona Agarwal won her second gold of the Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, in the women's 50m rifle three positions SH1 event. She set a new world record in that final, which also surpassed the previous Asian record. Her two golds were part of a successful campaign that included Asian Para Games records in the 10m air rifle SH1 event.
15/05/2025
Mona Agarwal finished second at the Khelo India Para Games 2025 in the women's 10m air rifle standing SH1 category, scoring 246.7 points. She narrowly missed first place by just 0.4 points behind two-time Paralympics champion Avani Lekhara, demonstrating her continued competitive excellence in para shooting.
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Bio/Wiki
| Nickname | Monik |
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Physical Stats & More
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
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| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
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Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Hobby | Playing Flute |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Disability | Polio at nine months old affecting both legs; uses wheelchair |
Relationships & More
| Husband/Spouse | Ravindra Chaudhary (Former Wheelchair Basketball Player) |
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| Siblings | 2 sisters |
Family
| Siblings | 2 sisters |
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| Spouse | Ravindra Chaudhary |
| Children | Son - Avik, Daughter - Aarvi |
Career
| Summary | Mona 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. |
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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. | |
| 14. Through persistent practice over two to three years, she improved her balance enough to use just one calliper and a stick before becoming wheelchair-bound. | |
| 15. Made an audacious declaration to her coach on day one of shooting training in December 2021 to participate in the 2024 Paralympics, achieving this goal less than three years later. | |
| 16. Was the flag-bearer for India at the 2026 Asian Para Games in Japan. |
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