Para shooter Avani Lekhara opens India’s account at the 2024 Paralympics with a gold medal in the women’s 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 event. She is the first Indian woman to win two gold medals at the Paralympic Games.
Who is Avani Lekhara?
Avani Lekhara was born on 8 November 2001 in Jaipur. She is an Indian Paralympian and rifle shooter from Rajasthan. She secured a gold medal in the 10m Air Rifle Standing and a bronze in the 50m Rifle 3 Positions at the 2020 Summer Paralympics. As of January 2023, Lekhara holds the top spot in the world rankings for Women’s 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 (World Shooting Para Sport Rankings) and has also competed in the 2018 Asian Para Games.
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Avani Lekhara’s achievements
Lekhara’s career has been a landmark for many, serving as a benchmark of excellence. She is the first female Paralympian medal winner from India. Additionally, Lekhara secured India’s first gold medal at the 2020 Summer Paralympics. The para shooter tied the world record and set a Paralympic record in the final event with a score of 249.6 points.
