The Prime Minister's Office issued a press release on October 19, 2026, in which Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated athlete Mona Agarwal for winning the Gold medal in the Women’s 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 event at the Asian Para Games 2026. The Prime Minister noted that her outstanding score resulted in setting a new Asian Para Games Record, which made India's opening day at the games even more special. He specifically lauded her precision, determination, and composure, and extended his wishes for her continued success in the upcoming competitions. The official message from the Prime Minister was also posted on the PMO India X (formerly Twitter) account, which was included verbatim in the press release.