Avani Lekhara
Avani Lekhara has been conferred with the Padma Shri for their outstanding contribution to the field of rifle shooting.
Who is Avani Lekhara ?
Avani Lekhara, an Indian Paralympian and rifle shooter, was born on November 8, 2001. At the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics, she earned a Gold Medal in the 10m air rifle standing event and a Bronze Medal in the 50m rifle three positions event. Gold medalist Avani Lekhara in the shooting competition] Indian Express.
obtained on August 30, 2021, Lekhara, who participated in the 2018 Asian Para Games, is the current World No. 1 in Women’s 10m Air Rifle standing SH1 (World Shooting Para Sports Rankings). Through its Para Champions Program, the GoSports Foundation has helped her. Additionally, she is the first female Indian athlete to take home several medals from a single Paralympics. The Rajasthani government has appointed her as Assistant Conservator of Forest (ACF) without waiting her turn.
