Paris Paralympics 2024: In shooting, India's Avani Lekhara won the gold medal and Mona Agarwal won the bronze medal, while Korea's Lee Unri won the silver medal with 286.8.
It was a great day for India at the Paris 2024 Paralympics, when Avani Lekhara and Mona Agarwal performed brilliantly and brought glory to the country. Avani Lekhara and Mona Agarwal created history in shooting. In this sport, India's Avani Lekhara won the gold medal and Mona Agarwal won the bronze medal, while Korea's Lee Yunri won the silver medal with 286.8 points.
Avani Lekhara won gold again
Avani Lekhara, who has already won gold at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics, proved her mettle once again by winning the gold medal in the 10m Air Rifle Standing (SH1) event. Avani Lekhara has set a Paralympic record with 249.7 points. Her accurate shooting and patience put her at the top position in the competition. Avani once again won the gold medal for India with a brilliant performance, which sent a wave of happiness across the country.
Mona Agarwal won bronze
Mona Agarwal also displayed her skills and won the bronze medal in the 50m air rifle prone (SH1) event. Mona Agarwal has secured third place in this event by scoring 228.7 points. Her hard work and determination earned her this honour in this prestigious competition. Mona performed brilliantly from the first round and maintained the accuracy of her aim till the end. This is Mona Agarwal's first Paralympics and this is also her first medal.
There is an atmosphere of enthusiasm in the Indian group
This achievement of both the athletes has further boosted the confidence of the Indian Paralympic group. Avani Lekhara and Mona Agarwal have not only won medals for India, but have also set a new example in their sport. The success of these two players has instilled a sense of pride among Indian sports lovers and countrymen and it is hoped that in the future too Indian athletes will continue to bring glory to the country with their performance in the same way.
The only Indian woman to win a gold medal
Avani Lekhara has created history at the Paralympic Games by becoming the only Indian woman to win two gold medals. Since a car accident in 2012, she has been confined to a wheelchair, but with her courage and determination she has made the impossible possible. Her story not only reflects her hard work as an athlete, but also how challenges in life can be turned into opportunities.
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