Avani Lakhera, who won first place in the R-2 women’s 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 event, became the first Indian woman to win a gold medal at the Paralympics.
The 19-year-old set a new Paralympic and world record with a total of 249.6, which is a new Paralympic and global record.
She is the fourth Indian athlete to win a Paralympic gold, following swimmer Murlikant Petkar (1972), javelin thrower Devendra Jhajharia (2004 and 2016), and high jumper Thangavelu Mariyappan (2016).
SH1 Rifle shooters are competent at holding a weapon in their hands. Athletes who have had limbs amputated or who have paraplegia compete. Some competitors will participate while seated, while others will compete while standing.
Avani Lakhera, a shooter, has come a long way and has a lengthy and illustrious past. Because to get to where she is now is not average, and winning two Paralympic medals is certainly not easy. She has now got a lot of recognition as a result of her exceptional performance. People are curious about her early years. As a result, here are some images that you will like viewing. Take a look by scrolling down!
