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Who Is Avani Lekhara?
Avani Lekhara is a famous Indian Paralympian and Rifle shooter. She was the World No. 1 in the Women’s 10m Air Rifle SH1 category by World Shooting Para Sports.
Avani won many medals in different shooting tournaments. She was also a Conservator of the Forest Government of Rajasthan.
Avani made history in August 2024 by winning a gold medal with a new Paralympic record score of 249.7. Avani became the first Indian female shooter to win two gold medals at the Paralympics. Let’s see more about Avani Lekhara.
Avani Lekhara Biography in English
Real Name | Avani Lekhara |
Nick Name | Avani |
Profession | Rifle shooter |
Height | 5’2 Feet 157 CM 1.57 M |
Body Size | 34-28-34 |
Net Worth | Updating Soon |
Zodiac | Aries |
Religion | Sanatani |
Nationality | Indian |
Avani Lekhara Wikipedia
Date of Birth | 8 November 2001 |
Birthplace | Jaipur, Rajasthan, India |
Age (in 2024) | 23 Years |
Hometown | Jaipur, Rajasthan, India |
School | Kendriya Vidyalaya 3, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India |
College | law at the University of Rajasthan |
Hobbies | Watching Movies, etc. |
Avani Lekhara Husband
Father | Updating Soon |
Mother | Updating Soon |
Marital Status | Unmarried |
Husband | Single |
Boyfriend/ Affairs | Updating Soon |
Children | None |
Some Facts About Avani Lekhara
- Avani’s passion for shooting began during her time in school, where she discovered a natural talent for the sport. and she also won her 1st gold medal in regional matches.
- At the age of 11, Avani’s life completely changed due to a car accident, leaving her left side paralyzed.
- After the accident, Avani’s father began supporting her in playing sports. She first tried archery, then moved on to shooting training.
- Avani started her shooting career at the age of 14 years after being inspired by Abhinav Bindra.
- Avani won her 1st gold medal at the National Shooting Championship in 2015.
- In 2017, Avani won a silver medal at the Al Ain Shooting World Cup, and later that year, she also won a bronze medal at the World Cup in Bangkok.
- In 2018, Avani won 3 gold medals at the World Shooting Para Sport World Cup.
- In 2020, Avani won her first gold medal at the Summer Paralympics, scoring 249.6 points.
- In 2021, Avani received India’s highest sporting honor “The Khel Ratna Award” and the same year she was also awarded with Young Indian of the Year award, the Vogue Women of the Year award, Best Female Debut – Paralympic Award – International Paralympic Committee award, etc.
- In 2022, Avani received many awards such as Padma Shri, FICCI FLO Award, Para Athlete of the Year, etc.
Avani Lekhara Paris Paralympics 2024
India won a total of four medals in the Paralympics on Friday, including one gold, one silver, and three bronze. Shooter Avani Lekhara made history by winning the gold medal in the 10-meter air rifle standing event.
She also won gold in the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics, becoming the first Indian woman to win two consecutive gold medals. Avani is the second Indian Paralympian to win two golds, following javelin thrower Devendra Jhajharia. She set a new Paralympic record with 249.7 points.
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Q. Who is avani lekhara?
Ans. Avani Lekhara is a famous Indian Paralympian and Rifle shooter.
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Ans. Suma Shirur.
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Ans. Unmarried.