Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:48pm on 31 Aug 2024,Saturday Sports
Paralympian Avani Lekhara, paralyzed waist-down after a car accident at age 11, won gold in the women's 10m air rifle SH1 event at the Paris Paralympics. This marks her second consecutive gold after winning in Tokyo. Despite a challenging year, including gallbladder surgery in March, Avani triumphed, breaking her own record with a score of 249.7. Avani also led India to a historic double podium finish, with compatriot Mona winning bronze. The 22-year-old Jaipur shooter is focused on her upcoming events, determined to continue her success.