Avani Lekhara wins another medal on his Paralympic Games debut. She secured a podium in the final of the women’s 50M 3P SH1 rifle and won a bronze medal for India. This is his second medal this year at the Paralympic Games. She had already won a gold medal.
19-year-old Avani Lekhara became the first Indian woman to win a gold medal at the Paralympic Games. She won a gold medal in the women’s 10m AR standing final SH1.
India’s medal count has reached 12 now, with this medal. India now has 2 gold medals, 6 silver medals, and 4 bronze medals. A bronze was disqualified. India now sits 36th in the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games medal tally.
PM Modi also congratulated India’s golden girl:
More glory at the Tokyo #Paralympics. Elated by the stupendous performance of @AvaniLekhara. Congratulations to her on bringing home the Bronze medal. Wishing her the very best for her future endeavours. #Praise4Para
Here are Avani’s full points:
She was at the 6th position at one point but made a great comeback to secure bronze.
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