{"id":38365,"date":"2021-09-04T02:15:56","date_gmt":"2021-09-04T02:15:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/indiansportsnews.co.in\/?p=38365"},"modified":"2021-09-04T02:15:56","modified_gmt":"2021-09-04T02:15:56","slug":"shooter-avani-lekhara-scripts-history-becomes-first-indian-woman-to-win-two-paralympic-medals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/indiansportsnews.co.in\/?p=38365","title":{"rendered":"Shooter Avani Lekhara scripts history, becomes first Indian woman to win two Paralympic medals"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"AvaniTokyo<\/strong>: Shooter Avani Lekhara scripted history by becoming the first Indian woman to win two Paralympic medals on Friday. Lekhara won bronze medal in women\u2019s 50m rifle 3-position SH1 to add to her earlier gold in women\u2019s 10m air rifle shooting SH1 class at Tokyo.<\/p>\n

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Congratulations @AvaniLekhara<\/a> on your #bronze<\/a> win & on creating history as the first ?? woman to win 2 medals at the #Paralympics<\/a>! <\/p>\n

Enjoy this special moment that you’ve worked so hard for. You’ve made India very proud.#Praise4Para<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/KlErQNwfb0<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) September 3, 2021<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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More glory at the Tokyo #Paralympics<\/a>. Elated by the stupendous performance of @AvaniLekhara<\/a>. Congratulations to her on bringing home the Bronze medal. Wishing her the very best for her future endeavours. #Praise4Para<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 3, 2021<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Heartiest Congratulations #AvaniLakhera<\/a> on winning the #Bronze<\/a> Medal for India ?? in Women’s 50m Rifle 3P SH1 Final at #Tokyo2020<\/a>.
We are proud of you @AvaniLekhara<\/a>!#Paralympics<\/a> #ShootingParaSports<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/LTFWmhmsCc<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Supriya Sule (@supriya_sule) September 3, 2021<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The 19-year-old Lekhara qualified second for the event with a score of 1176, including 51 inner 10s. In the finals, Lekhara totalled 445.9 to finish ahead of Ukraine\u2019s Iryna Shchetnik<\/p>\n

Two-time champion Zhang Cuiping of China took the gold with a new Paralympic record of 457.9 while Germany\u2019s Natascha Hiltrop won the silver with a score of 457.1.<\/p>\n

Harvinder wins first archery medal for India at Para Games<\/strong><\/p>\n

Meanwhile, archer Harvinder Singh won a bronze medal in the men\u2019s individual recurve – open event on Friday. Harvinder Singh\u2019s medal was India\u2019s first-ever podium finish in archery at the Para Games.<\/p>\n

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Congratulations on this stellar achievement ?, @ArcherHarvinder<\/a>.
To persist & also deliver in a high-pressure situation is the hallmark of a winner, and you exhibited both these qualities today. #Paralympics<\/a> #PraiseForPara<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/6NeGa4JWmc<\/a><\/p>\n

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) September 3, 2021<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n