Avani Lekhara won gold for India in the Women's 10m air Rifle SH1 event with a score of 249.7 at the Paris Paralympics 2024.

Who is Avani Lekhara? First Indian woman to win two gold medals at consecutive Paralympics

Avani Lekhara's extraordinary show in France earned accolades from all corners including Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

PM Modi, Sports minister Thakur congratulate Avani Lekhara

Avani Lekhara was proud to secure a Paris 2024 Paralympics quota for the country in her very first international event since the Tokyo 2020 Games and said she would aim for 'consistency' in her shooting this season.

Paralympic champion Lekhara aims for 'consistency' in shooting

Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award is awarded to athletes who have performed incredibly in their respective sports over four years.

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Who is Avani Lekhara? First Indian woman to win two gold medals at consecutive Paralympics

PM Modi, Sports minister Thakur congratulate Avani Lekhara

Paralympic champion Lekhara aims for 'consistency' in shooting

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