India's Avani Lekhara with her coach Suma Shirur poses for photos after winning the gold medal in the women's 10m air rifle (SH1) shooting event at the Paralympics 2024, in Paris.
Indian shooters Avani Lekhara and Mona Agarwal kicked off India’s medal tally at the Paris Paralympics 2024 on the second day with a gold and bronze in the Women’s 10m Air Rifle SH1. Avani not only defended her title but also broke her own record, finishing first with a score of 249.7, surpassing her Tokyo mark of 249.6. She becomes the first Indian woman to win two gold medals at the Paralympic Games. Mona secured third place with a score of 228.7.
India's Avani Lekhara with her coach Suma Shirur poses for photos after winning the gold medal in the women's 10m air rifle (SH1) shooting event at the Paralympics 2024, in Paris.
India's Mona Agarwal competes in the women's 10m air rifle (SH1) event at Paralympics 2024, in Paris, France. Agarwal won the bronze medal in the event.
India's Avani Lekhara, centre, and Mona Agarwal, right, pose for photos after winning the gold medal and bronze medal respectively in the women's 10m air rifle (SH1) event at Paralympics 2024, in Paris, France.
Indian shooters Avani Lekhara and Mona Agarwal celebrate with their coaches after winning medals in the Women’s 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 event at the Paris Paralympics 2024.
Indian shooters Avani Lekhara and Mona Agarwal are at the podium for the Women’s 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 event at the Paris Paralympics 2024.