India celebrated Paralympic gold medalist Shooter Avani Lekhara successfully defended gold medal at the 10 M air rifle women final SH1 final at the Paralympic Games 2024.
Avani first brought the country laurels so that Tokyo Paralympics playing the number one spot near again in impacts. Avani remains India’s most recorded in Paralympian and has now on the rare feet of reaching her second gold medal from the Paralympic Games.
Who is Avani Lekhara? She is from Jaipur Rajasthan and her journey is a testimony to resilience determination and then unwavering perused of excellence.
After a life-altering road accident in 2012 left or wheelchair bound Avani’s father played a crucial role in her recovery encouraging her to explore sports as a form of physical and mental rehabilitation.
Despite her physical limitations Avani’s indomitable speed led her to take up archery a sport that demands precision focus and discipline. Inspired by the achievements of Abhinav Bindra Avani’s transition to completive shooting in 2015.
Her dedication and natural talent quickly properly to success as she achieved victories at both the National and international levels. She made her mark in history by setting world records at the Junior and senior levels establishing herself as a rising star in parashooting.
Avani’s ambitions extend beyond sports, despite a demanding training schedule She is committed to her academic pursuits and was enrolled in a 5 year law degree program are the University of Rajasthan.
Her academic achievements highlight her multifaceted talent and the determination to excel in all aspects of life.
The pinnacle in Avani’s career came in 2021 when she made history at the Paralympic Games becoming the first Indian female Paralympian and winning two medals Gold and a Bronze in a single event.
Her trans resonated across the nation and her remarkable achievements have been recognized in prestigious awards such as the Padmashree and Khel Ratna.
These honors not only celebrate her sporting success but also stands as testimony to her perseverance, courage, and ability to overcome adversity.
List of Paralympic 2024 Winners of India
Avani Lekhara Achievements
| Competition | Organizing Venue | Achievements |
| 2018 World Shooting Para Sport World Cup | Dubai | Gold medal in 10m rifle prone and 3P events |
| 63rd National Shooting Championship 2023 | Bhopal | Gold Medal, Bronze Medal |
| XIX Kumar Surendra Singh Memorial Shooting Championship 2019 | Delhi | Gold medal, Silver medal |
| WSPS World Cup Al Ain 2021 | – | Silver Medal |
| R2 Event at WSPS World Cup 2019 | Osijek | Silver Medal |
| WSPS World Cup Al Ain 2017 | – | Silver Medal |
| R2 at the WSPS World Cup | Bangkok | Bronze Medal |
Interesting facts related to Avani Lekhara
Young Achiever: Avani Lekhara was just 19 years old during the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics when she became the youngest Indian woman to win a Paralympic gold medal.
Record Holder: Avani Lekhara has shown her exceptional talent by competing in the Women’s 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 event at the Paralympics and setting the record for the best score.
Advocate for Disability Rights: Avani Lekhara uses her platform to raise awareness for all persons with disabilities as well as pave the way for their inclusion in sports.
Social Media Presence: Avni Lekhara is very active on social media and she shares updates related to sports travel, training etc. with her fans.
Role Model : Avni Lekhara has become a source of inspiration for all those athletes who want to reach heights despite being disabled. All those young athletes consider Avni Lekhara as their role model and get inspired by her.
