Avani Lekhara's Strong Fight at Paralympics: Misses Second Medal by Narrow Margin

Indian shooter Avani Lekhara narrowly missed out on a second medal at the Paralympic Games, finishing fifth in the women's 50m rifle 3 positions SH1 competition. Despite leading briefly, challenges during the prone stage set her back. Nonetheless, she made history by winning two golds in previous events.

Ace Indian shooter Avani Lekhara narrowly missed securing a second medal at the Paralympic Games, finishing fifth in the women's 50m rifle 3 positions SH1 competition on Tuesday.

The 22-year-old, who is paralysed waist-down due to a car accident at age 11, shot a total of 420.6 across kneeling, prone, and standing stages against a competitive field.

Germany's Natascha Hiltrop clinched gold with a score of 456.5, while Slovakian Veronika Vadovicova and China's Cuiping Zhang won silver and bronze respectively. Lekhara had briefly led in the final, but difficulties in the prone stage saw her slip to sixth.

(With inputs from agencies.)