Brief

Manish Narwal silver Asian Para Games LA 2028 quota

The Haryana shooter’s 233.7 points placed him second, adding to India’s medal tally and securing a spot for the 2028 Paralympics.

By Felo News Desk · Published Tue, 20 Oct 2026 06:20:24 GMT

Manish Narwal captured the silver medal in the men’s 10m air pistol SH1 event at the Asian Para Games in Nagoya on Tuesday, earning a quota slot for the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympics, according to TimesNowNews.

What happened

In the eight‑man final, Narwal, an Arjuna award recipient from Ballabhgarh, Haryana, posted a score of 233.7 to finish second. South Korea’s Jo Jeongdu won gold with 241.3, while China’s Yang Chao took bronze with 213.6. Fellow Indian Rudransh Khandelwal placed seventh with 127.3.

What the reports add

Both TimesNowNews articles note that Narwal became the third Indian para‑shooter to secure a LA 2028 quota after Mona Agarwal and Avani Lekhara earned spots in the women’s 10m air rifle SH1 event the previous day. The reports also mention Narwal’s previous achievements: a bronze at the 2023 Asian Para Games in Hangzhou and a silver at the 2024 Paris Paralympics in the same event.

What was said

TimesNowNews quoted the Shooting Association of India (SAI) as confirming Narwal’s silver medal and quota qualification, stating that his performance “adds another medal to his collection.” No direct quotes from Narwal or officials were provided in the source.

How it came about

India’s shooting contingent has been on a strong run at the Asian Para Games, with earlier medals reported in the women’s rifle events. Felo News previously covered Indian para‑shooters such as Rakesh Nidagundi, who aimed for gold at his debut Asian Games (link), highlighting the nation’s growing depth in para‑shooting.

Key facts

Manish Narwal won silver in the men's 10m air pistol SH1 at the Asian Para Games in Nagoya. (timesnownews.com)
His score was 233.7, placing him second behind Jo Jeongdu of South Korea. (timesnownews.com)
The medal secured a quota place for India at the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympics. (timesnownews.com)
Narwal previously won bronze at the 2023 Asian Para Games and silver at the 2024 Paris Paralympics. (timesnownews.com)