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Tokyo Paralympics: Shooter Avani Lekhara first Indian woman to win gold at the event

Tokyo Paralympics: Shooter Avani Lekhara first Indian woman to win gold at the event

Avani Lekhara is the fourth Indian athlete to win a Paralympics gold after swimmer Murlikant Petkar (1972), javelin thrower Devendra Jhajharia (2004 and 2016) and high jumper Thangavelu Mariyappan (2016)

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  • Updated Aug 30, 2021 9:02 AM IST
Tokyo Paralympics: Shooter Avani Lekhara first Indian woman to win gold at the eventThe 19-year-old finished with a world record equalling total of 249.6, which is also a new Paralympic record

Shooter Avani Lekhara scripted history on Monday as she became the first Indian woman to win a gold medal at the Paralympics, firing her way to the top of the podium in the R-2 women''s 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 event here.

The 19-year-old finished with a world record equalling total of 249.6, which is also a new Paralympic record. She's the fourth Indian athlete to win a Paralympics gold after swimmer Murlikant Petkar (1972), javelin thrower Devendra Jhajharia (2004 and 2016) and high jumper Thangavelu Mariyappan (2016).

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In the SH1 Rifle category, shooters are able to hold a gun with arms. The athletes have an impairment in their legs, for example amputations or paraplegia. Some athletes will compete in a seated position, while others will compete in a standing position.

Published on: Aug 30, 2021 9:02 AM IST
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