Asian Para Games: Manish Narwal wins silver, locks LA 2028 quota in 10m Air Pistol SH1
Synopsis
Manish Narwal's silver in the 10m Air Pistol SH1 at Aichi-Nagoya wasn't just another podium finish — it locked in India's LA 2028 Paralympics quota. Coming off gold and a one-two finish in rifle shooting the day before, India's para shooters are building early momentum at the Asian Para Games, with a historic 111-medal benchmark from Hangzhou already in their sights.
Key Takeaways
Manish Narwal won silver in the 10m Air Pistol SH1 at the Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya on 20 October , scoring 233.7 .
South Korea's Jeongdu Jo took gold with a Games record of 241.3 .
The result secured Narwal — and India — a quota for the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympics .
Rudransh Khandelwal finished seventh in the final with 127.3 ; Nihal Singh was 12th in qualification.
A day earlier, Mona Agarwal won India's first gold of the Games and Avani Lekhara took silver in Women's 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1.
India won a record 111 medals at the previous Asian Para Games in Hangzhou 2023 , finishing fifth.
Para shooter Manish Narwal, a two-time Paralympic medallist, clinched the silver medal in the 10m Air Pistol SH1 category at the Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya on Tuesday, 20 October, while simultaneously securing a coveted quota spot for the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympics.
How the Final Unfolded
Narwal posted a score of 233.7 to claim second place on the podium. South Korea's Jeongdu Jo took gold with a Games record of 241.3, setting a new benchmark in the event. Fellow Indian Rudransh Khandelwal scored 127.3 in the final to finish seventh among eight finalists.
In the qualification round, Khandelwal led the Indian charge with 571-21x, finishing second, while Narwal was fifth with 570-15x — both advancing to the final. Nihal Singh ended the qualification round in 12th place with a score of 560-9x, missing the final.
Narwal's Decorated Paralympic Journey
This silver adds another chapter to Narwal's remarkable career. At the Paris 2024 Paralympics, he had also won silver in the men's 10m Air Pistol SH1 class. Before that, at Tokyo 2020, Narwal became the first male Indian shooter to win a Paralympic gold, claiming the mixed SH1 50m pistol title. The SH1 classification covers athletes with upper and/or lower limb impairment competing in pistol events.
Women's SH1 Qualification and Rubina Francis Miss
Sumedha Pathak topped the Women's 10m Air Pistol SH1 qualification with 561-18x, while Shrishti Arora qualified in fifth place with 560-8x — both advancing to the final. Notably, Paris 2024 bronze medallist Rubina Francis narrowly missed the final, finishing 10th in qualification with 558-16x.
India's Strong Shooting Form at Aichi-Nagoya
India's shooters have been among the standout performers at these Games. On Monday, Mona Agarwal delivered India's first gold of the Games in the Women's 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1, setting a new Asian Para Games record with a score of 250.0. Two-time Paralympic champion Avani Lekhara finished second with 249.6, completing India's historic first one-two finish at these Games.
India arrive in Aichi-Nagoya on the back of their best-ever Asian Para Games campaign — at Hangzhou 2023, they won a record 111 medals (29 gold, 31 silver, 51 bronze) to finish fifth in the overall standings. With the shooting contingent firing early, the 2024 Aichi-Nagoya edition could yet surpass that benchmark.
Point of View
Signalling depth rather than dependence on a single athlete. India's para shooting programme has quietly built a conveyor belt of talent since Tokyo, and with both rifle and pistol events yielding podium finishes in the opening days at Aichi-Nagoya, the question is whether the wider contingent — athletics, swimming, and field — can match the shooters' consistency to push past the Hangzhou record.
NationPress
20 Oct 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What did Manish Narwal win at the Asian Para Games 2024?
Manish Narwal won the silver medal in the 10m Air Pistol SH1 category at the Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya on 20 October 2024, scoring 233.7. He also secured an Indian quota place for the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympics with this result.
Who won the gold in the 10m Air Pistol SH1 event?
South Korea's Jeongdu Jo claimed the gold with a Games record score of 241.3, finishing ahead of Narwal's 233.7. It was a new benchmark for the event at the Asian Para Games.
What is the SH1 classification in para shooting?
SH1 is a sport class in Paralympic and para shooting events designated for athletes with upper and/or lower limb impairment who compete using a pistol. Athletes in this class may use a shooting stand for support in some disciplines.
How has India performed in shooting at the 2024 Asian Para Games?
India's shooters have had a strong start at Aichi-Nagoya. Mona Agarwal won India's first gold of the Games in Women's 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 with a Games record of 250.0, and Avani Lekhara took silver to complete a historic one-two. Narwal then added silver in the pistol event the following day.
What was India's performance at the previous Asian Para Games?
India delivered their best-ever Asian Para Games campaign at Hangzhou 2023, winning a record 111 medals — 29 gold, 31 silver, and 51 bronze — to finish fifth in the overall medal table. The Aichi-Nagoya 2024 Games are seen as an opportunity to match or surpass that benchmark.
