New Delhi, Oct. 16 -- Mona Agarwal's journey in para-sports took a significant turn after motherhood, when she chose rifle shooting in December 2021. Less than three years later, the Indian para-shooter won a bronze medal at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, establishing herself among the country's leading athletes in the discipline.

Born on 8 November 1987 in Sikar, Rajasthan, Agarwal contracted polio when she was nine months old, affecting both her lower limbs. She went on to complete a degree in arts and pursued her sporting ambitions despite the challenges associated with her disability.

Before taking up shooting, Agarwal competed in para-athletics, including shot put, discus throw and javelin throw at the state level. She subsequent...