Avani Lekhara wins historic gold in shooting

Monday, 30 August 2021Newsdesk
Avani Lekhara wins historic gold in shooting
Shooter Avani Lekhara has created sporting history after becoming the first Indian woman to win a Paralympics gold medal.

New Delhi, 30 August 2021

As per news report of BBC, the 19-year-old won with an impressive score of 149.6 in the final event of women's 10m air rifle standing at Tokyo on Monday.With this, Lekhara has set a new Paralympic record and has also equalled the world record.Many in India have taken to Twitter to praise her historic achievement.Prime Minister Narendra Modi called her victory a "truly special moment for Indian sports".Currently ranked fifth in the women's 10m air rifle standing, Tokyo is Lekhara's maiden appearance at the Paralympic Games.

Source -BBC

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