6 Rajasthan Medallists at Para Asian Games 2026 Meet Sports Minister Rathore, Cash Prize Soon
Six Rajasthan athletes who won medals at the Para Asian Games 2026 met Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Col. Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore on Saturday. At the meeting held in the cricket academy at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur, the minister congratulated the athletes and praised their performance.
The minister assured that all medal winners will soon get cash prizes under the Rajasthan Sports Assistance Grant Rules. He also said there would be no shortage of international-level training, modern sports equipment and necessary facilities.
Rajasthan's Medal Winners
| Athlete | Sport | Medal |
|---|---|---|
| Mona Agarwal (Jaipur) | Para shooting | 2 Gold |
| Srishti Arora (Ajmer) | Para shooting | 1 Bronze |
| Krishna Nagar (Jaipur) | Para badminton | 1 Silver and 1 Bronze |
| Mahendra Gurjar (Dudu) | Para athletics, javelin | 1 Silver |
| Praveen Sharma (Dholpur) | Para athletics, shot put | 1 Bronze |
| Banti (Churu) | Para athletics, high jump | 1 Silver |
This medal breakdown is as per the report on the meeting with the sports department.
Mona Agarwal's Brilliant Show
Jaipur-based para shooter Mona Agarwal won gold in the women's 10m air rifle standing SH1 with a Games record of 250.0 points, giving India its first gold at the event. She also won a second gold in the 50m rifle 3 positions SH1 with a world record of 357.5. She is a Paris Paralympic bronze medallist and has already qualified for the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympics.
Sports Minister's Assurance
- Cash prizes soon for all medal winners under the Rajasthan Sports Assistance Grant Rules.
- International-level training and modern sports equipment.
- No shortage of necessary facilities.
Officials present included the Additional Chief Secretary of the Sports Department, Rajasthan Sports Council president Pravin Gupta, council secretary Rajkesh Meena and sports officer Karan Singh Shekhawat.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How many Rajasthan athletes won medals at Para Asian Games 2026?
Six athletes, as per the report.
How many medals did Mona Agarwal win?
Two golds, in 10m air rifle and 50m rifle 3 positions SH1.
When will the cash prize be given?
Soon, as per the sports minister, under the Rajasthan Sports Assistance Grant Rules. The amounts have not yet been announced.
Note: This story has been written in our own words by the Emitrawala.com team, based on a newspaper report and public information. Figures and dates are as per the report; please confirm with official notices.
