Mona and Nishad to be India's flag-bearers at closing ceremony of Asian Para Games
Shooter Mona Agarwal and high jumper Nishad Kumar have been named India's flag-bearers for the Asian Para Games closing ceremony. Both athletes achieved significant success at the event, with each securing two gold medals in their respective disciplines.
Why it matters
This highlights the growing prominence and recognition of para-athletes in India's national sports narrative.
Mona and Nishad to be India's flag-bearers at closing ceremony of Asian Para Games left Mona Agarwal won her second gold at the Asian Para Games by shattering the world record to win the women’s 50m rifle 3 positions SH1 event in Nagoya on October 23, 2026. Photo:X/@TheKhelIndia https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/f03phr/article71617947.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/MonaAgarwal.jpg Kesavan N 7606 Both Agarwal and Kumar won two gold medals each at the Games. Nagoya 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 here for Saturday (October 24, 2026).
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