Avani Lekhara Sets Record with Successive Paralympic Golds

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Avani Lekhara for becoming the first Indian to win successive Paralympic gold medals. Despite health challenges, including a gallbladder surgery, Lekhara excelled in the women's 10m air rifle (SH1) competition, breaking her own previous record. She remains focused on her future endeavors.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated Avani Lekhara over the phone for becoming the first Indian to claim successive Paralympic gold medals. Lekhara achieved a record-shattering top finish in the women's 10m air rifle (SH1) shooting competition.

Modi praised Lekhara's performance and wished her luck for her forthcoming endeavors. Lekhara credited her calm demeanor to the Prime Minister's advice, saying she did not succumb to pressure.

An achiever of multiple firsts, the Jaipur native shot a remarkable 249.7 to break her own Paralympic record of 249.6. Overcoming health issues, including a gallbladder surgery, the determined shooter, who also serves as an assistant conservator of forest, remained undeterred in her aim for Paralympic glory.

(With inputs from agencies.)