New Delhi: Star Indian para shooter Avani Lekhara came up with another sensational performance by qualifying for Women’s 10m air rifle final (SH1) in second place at the Paris Paralympics on Friday. At Tokyo, Avani claimed a gold medal and this entry into the final at Paris raises hopes for the elusive gold yet again.
Meanwhile, Mona Agarwal, also showcased sublime form qualified for the eight-shooter final in fifth place, to give India a chance to bag two medals in the competition. While defending champion Avani shot a 625.8 to be placed behind Iryna Shchetnik, who broke the Paralympic Qualification Record with a score of 627.5, Mona, the two-time World Cup gold medallist competing in her maiden Paralympics, shot 623.1.
News Flash: Both Avani Lekhara & Mona Agarwal advance into FINAL of Shooting Para Sport at Paris Paralympics.
In Qualification, Avani finished 2nd | Mona finished 5th. #Paralympics2024 #Paris2024 pic.twitter.com/by2bR5Q4Ze
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Avani, who suffered a car accident at the age of 11 which left her paralysed below the waist, is wheel-chair bound. At the Tokyo Olympics, she became the first Indian shooter from Indian win medals in shooting at the 2021 Paralympics. Avani capped off her gold-medal performance in 10m air rifle with a bronze in 50m rifle 3-positions.
SH1 category in shooting involves shooters who have movement affected in their arms, lower trunk, legs or have an absence of limbs. If Avani wins a medal today, it will be her third medal at the Paralympics.
(With PTI inputs)
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