Avani Lekhara bagged India's first gold medal in the women's 10m air rifle standing SH1 final at the 2024 Paris Paralympics on Friday, August 30. (Full Paralympics Coverage|More Sports News)
Her compatriot, Mona Agarwal claimed bronze medal in the same event to double India's medal tally, with the country occuping the first and third spots.
Lekhara also created history by becoming the first Indian women to win two gold medals at the Paralympics.
“Feels nice, I’m happy. Just happy to win a medal for my country. I’m just so thankful to my team, my coaches, my parents, and my country” Avani Lekhara told PCI after winning her historic gold.
The 22-year-old also broke her previous record of 249.6, which she registered in Tokyo, and hit 249.7 points.
On the other hand, Mona ended with a score of 228.7, missing out on a good opportunity to make it an all-Indian shootout for the gold medal.
"It was difficult, but I was able to do it. I’m thankful. Of course, she’s a champion (Avani), she’s made us proud so many times, and we have learned from her, so very thankful,” Mona Agarwal said.
She lost to Yunri Lee of South Korea, who bagged silver.
Avani Lekhara ended with 249.7 points, while Yunri Lee finished on 246.8, with Mona coming third with a tally of 228.7
