It is to be noted that, in this SH1 Rifle category, shooters are able to hold a gun with arms. The athletes have an impairment in their legs, for example, amputations or paraplegia. Some athletes will compete in a seated position, while others will compete in a standing position.
Avani Lekhara won India’s first medal in shooting at the Tokyo Paralympics. She received this feat in the women’s 10m air rifle standing SH1 event on Monday. Making a world record, with her total score of 249.6 in the finals.
19-year-old, Avani Lekhara scripts history as she becomes the first Indian woman to win a gold medal at the Paralympics. At present, she is also the fourth Indian athlete to win a Paralympics gold medal.
Talking to PTI after her historic performance she goes on to say, “I can’t describe this feeling, I’m feeling like I’m on top of the world. It’s unexplainable”
She also speaks about how happy she was about winning the gold. Furthermore, reassuring that hopefully there’s a lot medals more to come.
Shooter Avani Lekhara had a slow start at the beginning of the game and she slowly got to a good momentum.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulates Avani Lekhara and sends her best wishes on the victory!
