Avani Lekhara wins record-breaking Gold, Bronze for Mona Agarwal at Paralympics

India shone brightly at the Paris Paralympics 2024 as shooters Avani Lekhara and Mona Agarwal secured gold and bronze medals respectively in the Women's 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 final. Avani Lekhara set a new Games record with an outstanding aggregate score of 249.7, securing the gold medal and further establishing her dominance in the sport. Mona Agarwal also delivered a strong performance, taking home the bronze medal with a total score of 228.7.

The two medals added to India's growing tally at the Paralympics, showcasing the country's strength in shooting sports on the global stage. Avani's record-breaking feat is particularly noteworthy as it underscores her consistent excellence in the sport, following her historic performance at the Tokyo Paralympics.

In another event, Indian shuttler Nitesh Kumar displayed remarkable skill in badminton, defeating China's Yang Jianyuan in straight games during his second men's singles SL3 group A match. His victory secured him a spot in the semifinals, further raising hopes for India's medal prospects in the sport.

India's athletes continue to make the nation proud with their exceptional performances, highlighting the country's rising prominence in the Paralympic movement.