Tokyo Paralympics: Avani Lekhara clinched Gold medal with World record for India.

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Tokyo Paralympics: Avani Lekhara clinched Gold medal with World record for India.

Tokyo Paralympics champion Avani Lekhara secured a spot at the 2024 Paris Paralympics after winning the gold medal in the Para Shooting World Cup in women's 10m air rifle standing SH1 in France on Tuesday.

Breaking her own world record of 249.6, the 20-year-old Avani bagged the Gold medal with a record score of 250.6 in the Para Shooting World Cup in women's 10m air rifle standing SH1 in France.

With the score of 247.6, Poland's Emilia Babska won the silver medal while Anna Normann of Sweden got bronze with a score of 225.6.

Before winning the medal for India, Avani and her coach were in a state of missing the tournament as their visas were initially denied. The Sports Authority of India and Sports Ministry finally resolves the issue and were all set to participate in the tournament.

“Proud to bring home the gold in the R2 10M Air Rifle SH1 event with a WR score & India’s 1st Paris2024 Quota, at the Chateauroux2022. My 1st Int. Event since the @paralympics. A big thank you to everyone who has supported me!” she tweeted.