Meet India's flag-bearers at Asiad closing ceremony: Mona Agarwal and Nishad Kumar
Para-athletes Mona Agarwal and Nishad Kumar have been selected as India's flag-bearers for the 2026 Asian Para Games closing ceremony. Both athletes achieved double-gold performances in their respective sports of shooting and athletics.
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NEW DELHI: Double gold medallists Mona Agarwal and Nishad Kumar will be India's flag-bearers at the closing ceremony of the 2026 Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya on Saturday, following outstanding campaigns in shooting and para-athletics.Both athletes won two gold medals each at the continental event, with Mona producing a record-breaking performance in shooting and Nishad excelling in the high jump and long jump.Their selection as flag-bearers recognises their achievements as India prepare to bring the Games to a close.Mona's record-breaking run in shootingThe 38-year-old Mona opened India's medal account in shooting by winning gold in the women's 10m air rifle standing SH1 event with a Games-record score of 250.0 points.
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