Avani Lekhara Strikes Gold, Preethi Pal Bags Bronze: India Shooting and Track Stars Shine at Paris Paralympics 2024
Main Points
Avani Lekhara Defends 10m Air Rifle Standing Gold
Avani Lekhara, the 22-year-old para shooter from Jaipur, Rajasthan, made history by winning her second consecutive Paralympic gold medal in the women’s 10m air rifle standing SH1 event. Lekhara, who was paralyzed below the waist due to a car accident at the age of 11, showcased her resilience and determination by breaking her own Paralympic record with a score of 249.7 points in the final.
Preethi Pal Bags Historic Bronze in Track and Field
In the track and field events, Preethi Pal etched her name in history by winning a bronze medal in the women’s 100m T13 event. Pal, who has a visual impairment, clocked a time of 12.15 seconds, setting a new personal best and securing India’s first-ever medal in this event at the Paralympics.”I am overjoyed to have won a medal for my country.
India Medal Rush Continues
Lekhara and Pal’s victories are part of India’s impressive medal haul at the Paris Paralympics 2024. The country has already surpassed its previous best performance at the Tokyo Paralympics, where it won 19 medals.
- Manish Narwal’s silver medal in the men’s 10m air pistol SH1 event
- Bhavinaben Patel and Sonalben Patel’s bronze medal in the women’s doubles WD 10 event in para table tennis
- Manasi Joshi’s bronze medal in the women’s singles SL3 event in para badminton
The success of these athletes has not only brought joy to the nation but also serves as an inspiration for millions of people with disabilities in India and around the world.
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The Road Ahead
As the Paris Paralympics 2024 progresses, all eyes will be on India’s contingent to continue their medal-winning spree. With several more events to go, the country is poised to achieve its best-ever performance at the Paralympics.
