Sports 24 October 2026
Mona Agarwal and Nishad Kumar to be India’s Flag-Bearers at Asian Para Games Closing Ceremony
Why in the News?
Double gold medallists **Mona Agarwal** (para shooter) and **Nishad Kumar** (para athlete) have been named as India’s **flag-bearers** for the closing ceremony of the **2026 Asian Para Games** in Nagoya, Japan.
Key Features / Major Points:
- Mona Agarwal’s Achievement: The 38-year-old shooter created a Games record to win gold in the Women's 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 event and shattered the World Record to clinch her second gold in the Women's 50m Rifle 3 Positions SH1 event.
- Nishad Kumar’s Achievement: The 27-year-old jumper from Himachal Pradesh secured two gold medals in the Men's High Jump and Long Jump T47 events.
- Campaign Milestone: India finished its campaign at 4th position with a historical record tally of **114 medals (30 Gold, 35 Silver, 49 Bronze)**.
Static GK Facts:
- Host Venue: Aichi-Nagoya, Japan (5th Asian Para Games 2026).
- Asian Paralympic Committee (APC): President - Majid Rashed | Headquarters - Abu Dhabi, UAE.
- Mona Agarwal: Para-shooter representing Rajasthan in the SH1 disability category.
- Nishad Kumar: Para-athlete representing Himachal Pradesh in the T47 classification; awarded the Arjuna Award in 2021.
One-Liner Quiz (All Competitive Exams):
Q: Who were selected as India’s flag-bearers for the closing ceremony of the 2026 Asian Para Games?
A: Mona Agarwal (Para Shooting) and Nishad Kumar (Para Athletics)
Q: Which Indian shooter shattered the World Record in the Women's 50m Rifle 3 Positions SH1 event at the 2026 Asian Para Games?
A: Mona Agarwal
Q: Para-athlete Nishad Kumar competes in which category and sport?
A: High Jump / Long Jump (T47 Classification, Para Athletics)
Q: Where was the 5th edition of the Asian Para Games held in October 2026?
A: Aichi-Nagoya, Japan
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