Tokyo Paralympics 2020: Avani Lekhara scripts history, wins Gold in 10m air rifle
Tokyo: Para-shooter Avani Lekhara won a gold medal in 10m Air rifle standing at Tokyo 2020 Paralympics. Lekhara is currently World No 5 in Women's 10m Air Rifle standing SH1 and has competed in the 2018 Asian Para Games.
Avani is India’s first woman to win a gold medal at the Olympics or Paralympics and with a world record.
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated Avani Lekhara for winning the Gold Medal in shooting at Paralympics Games in Tokyo.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said; "Phenomenal performance @AvaniLekhara! Congratulations on winning a hard-earned and well-deserved Gold, made possible due to your industrious nature and passion towards shooting. This is truly a special moment for Indian sports. Best wishes for your future endeavours."
Deepa Malik, President Paralympic Committee of India, sid, "Heartiest congratulations to Avani Lekhara for winning India's first medal in Para Shooting. The young shooter kept her calm and won the medal by equalling the World record".
