Nishad Kumar and Mona Agarwal named India's flag bearers for Asian Para Games closing ceremony
Both athletes won two gold medals each; Nishad set a Games record in high jump T47 and Mona set world and Games records in shooting events.
Nishad Kumar and Mona Agarwal will carry the Indian tricolour at the closing ceremony of the 2026 Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya on Saturday. The duo combined for four gold medals.
Nishad won gold in the men's long jump T47 with 7.11m on his international debut in the event and followed it with gold in the men's high jump T47, clearing 2.04m to set a Games record. He became only the third Indian to win two golds in a single edition. Mona won gold in the women's 10m air rifle standing SH1 with a Games-record 250.0 points and added the women's 50m rifle 3 Positions SH1 title with a world-record 357.5 points.
India have so far won 35 medals and stand sixth in the medal tally.
CricHubb Take
Their selection as flag bearers recognises consistent excellence across two disciplines and sets a benchmark for para-athletes transitioning between events.