Tokyo Paralympics: Avani Lekhara Wins Bronze In 50m Shooting, 2nd Medal For Golden Girl
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Paralympics: Avani Lekhara Wins Bronze In 50m Shooting, 2nd Medal For Golden Girl

ABP News  

Avani Lekhara wins yet another medal on her debut Paralympic Games. The 19-year old Avani Lekhara became the first Indian woman to win a gold medal at Paralympic Games. @AvaniLekhara wins a🥉in Women’s 50m Rifle 3P SH1 final, taking India's medal tally to 1️⃣2️⃣ 😁 A brilliant feat by our talented para-shooter 👏👏👏 🇮🇳 is extremely proud of you!#Cheer4India #Praise4Para pic.twitter.com/zb3Sj3NhjH — SAI Media September 3, 2021 India's medal tally has reached 12 now, with this medal. #Tokyo2020 #Paralympics pic.twitter.com/Oi0YZoFisY — Doordarshan Sports September 3, 2021 PM Modi also congratulated India's golden girl: More glory at the Tokyo #Paralympics.

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Year-ender 2024: Manu Bhaker to Sheetal Devi to Avani Lekhara - 7 Indian women who changed the game in sports
1 week, 3 days ago

Year-ender 2024: Manu Bhaker to Sheetal Devi to Avani Lekhara - 7 Indian women who changed the game in sports

Live Mint  

The rise of women in Indian sports has been immense in the last few years. If Manu Bhaker put behind her Tokyo heartbreak to win two medals at Paris Olympics, the likes of Avani Lekhara and Sheetal Devi at the Paris Paralympics proved no obstacle is enough to stop them in conquering world's attention. Manu Bhaker Manu Bhaker scripted history …

Sportstar ACES Awards 2025: List of nominees for Sportstar of the Year (Female) Award
1 week, 6 days ago

Sportstar ACES Awards 2025: List of nominees for Sportstar of the Year (Female) Award

The Hindu  

2024 was a landmark year for Indian sports, marked by historic achievements. Before that, she bagged bronze in the women’s 10m air pistol at the ISSF World Cup 2024 Stage II in Granada Achievements: Won bronze in the women’s 10m air pistol in the Paris Olympics Won bronze in the 10m air pistol mixed team event in Paris Won bronze …

Rewind 2024: How record-breaking Paralympic campaign saved India the blushes in Paris
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Rewind 2024: How record-breaking Paralympic campaign saved India the blushes in Paris

Firstpost  

While India failed to register their highest medal count in the Paris Olympics following a series of heartbreaks and fourth-place finishes, the nation shone brighter than ever when it came to the Paralympics. Three years later, the Indian para-athletes would go further than ever; while the country was yet to collect more than seven medals in a single edition of …

Paralysed & Reluctant In Sports, How Avani Lekhara Overcame Odds To Shine As India’s Star Shooter
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Paralysed & Reluctant In Sports, How Avani Lekhara Overcame Odds To Shine As India’s Star Shooter

News 18  

Star shooter Avani Lekhara’s journey to become to a three-time medallist at the Paralympics is a powerful testament to resilience and unwavering determination. Speaking at SheShakti 2024, Lekhara said she did not give up after the life-threatening car accident in 2012 and build a career in shooting in which she had no interest. She said Abhinav Bindra’s autobiography inspired her …

Paralympics 2024: Gold Medalist Avani Lekhara on winning in Paris, “Required lots of mental strength”
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Paralympics 2024: Gold Medalist Avani Lekhara on winning in Paris, “Required lots of mental strength”

Hindustan Times  

Avani Lekhara has made history by winning back-to-back gold medals at two consecutive Paralympics, securing her latest victory in the 10m air rifle event at the Paris Paralympics. Avani recently met PM Narendra Modi in Delhi, and gifted him the Indian jersey with “Thank you sir for all your support,” written on the back. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} “I believe …

India's Paralympic heroes receive grand welcome after record medal haul
4 months ago

India's Paralympic heroes receive grand welcome after record medal haul

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Swarmed by hundreds of supporters, garlanded and offered sweets, India’s Paralympic medal-winners returned to a jubilant welcome on Tuesday after securing an unprecedented haul of 29 medals at the recently concluded Games in Paris. “Thank you so much for this grand welcome,” javelin thrower Sumit Antil told PTI. He became the first Indian archer to win gold at …

Paris Paralympics 2024: Top heartwarming moments at the Para Games
4 months ago

Paris Paralympics 2024: Top heartwarming moments at the Para Games

The Hindu  

The Paris Paralympics 2024 came to a close on September 8 after a thrilling 11 days of competitions which saw records broken until the very last day of the Games. | Photo Credit: Getty Images At the age of 17 years 7 months 23 days, Sheetal Devi became the youngest Indian medallist in the history of Paralympics after she won …

Indian sports wrap, September 8: Sandhu wins women’s 50-metre rifle gold in World Deaf shooting championship
4 months ago

Indian sports wrap, September 8: Sandhu wins women’s 50-metre rifle gold in World Deaf shooting championship

The Hindu  

SHOOTING Mahit Sandhu wins women’s 50-metre rifle gold in World Deaf shooting championship Mahit Sandhu won the women’s 50-metre rifle 3-position gold in the second World Deaf shooting championship in Hannover, Germany. - Kamesh Srinivasan FOOTBALL Results of quarterfinals of the 63rd Subroto Cup junior boys Banganson hammered a hat-trick of goals in the space of seven minutes to help …

Paralympics 2024: Dharambir Breaks Asian Record, Wins Paralympic Gold | ABP News
4 months ago

Paralympics 2024: Dharambir Breaks Asian Record, Wins Paralympic Gold | ABP News

ABP News  

At the Paris Paralympics, India's athletes delivered a remarkable performance in the men's club throw F51 event, securing both gold and silver medals. Dharambir set a new Asian record with a throw of 34.92 meters on his fifth attempt to win gold, while Pranav Soorma claimed silver with a throw of 34.59 meters on his first attempt, which he couldn't …

Silver lining for shot-putter Sachin Sarjerao Khilari; India's medal haul hits 21 at Paralympics
4 months ago

Silver lining for shot-putter Sachin Sarjerao Khilari; India's medal haul hits 21 at Paralympics

Hindustan Times  

World champion shot-putter Sachin Sarjerao Khilari smashed the Asian record en route a silver on Wednesday as India's track-and-field athletes continued to surpass expectations in what is turning out to be the country's best ever performance at the Paralympics here. Sachin Sarjerao Khilari's silver on Wednesday was medal number 21 for the nation, which is currently placed 19th in the …

Paris Paralympics 2024: World champion Sachin Khilari wins silver in men's shot put F46 event
4 months ago

Paris Paralympics 2024: World champion Sachin Khilari wins silver in men's shot put F46 event

Deccan Chronicle  

Paris: World champion Sachin Sarjerao Khilari clinched a silver in men's shot put F46 event with an Asian record distance of 16.32m as the country's track-and-field athletes continued their unprecedented medal-winning run in the Paralympic Games here on Wednesday.The 34-year-old Khilari achieved his best throw of the day in his second attempt to better his own Asian record of 16.30m …

India’s medal haul hits 22 at Paris Paralympics
4 months ago

India’s medal haul hits 22 at Paris Paralympics

The Hindu  

Harvinder Singh scripted history by becoming the first Indian archer to clinch a gold at the Paralympics, after World champion shot-putter Sachin Sarjerao Khilari’s record-shattering silver-winning effort, as the country’s athletes continued to surpass expectations in its best ever performance at the Games here. Their performance took India’s medal haul to 22 and the nation is currently placed 15th in …

Sachin Khilari wins silver for India in men’s shot put F46 at Paris Paralympics 2024
4 months ago

Sachin Khilari wins silver for India in men’s shot put F46 at Paris Paralympics 2024

Firstpost  

With Sachin Khilari winning silver, India’s medal count at Paralympics 2024 has now jumped to 21 and the country is now 19th in the tally. Sachin Khilari won India’s 21st medal at the Paris Paralympics 2024 as he clinched the silver in men’s shot put F46. Khilari won silver with an Asian record of 16.32 while Canada’s Greg Stewart took …

Paris 2024 Paralympics: Sachin Khilari wins silver medal in men’s shot put F46, takes India tally to 21
4 months ago

Paris 2024 Paralympics: Sachin Khilari wins silver medal in men’s shot put F46, takes India tally to 21

The Hindu  

Sachin Khilari won a silver medal in men’s shot put F46 final with a throw of 16.32m at the Paris Paralympics 2024 on Wednesday. This takes India’s medal tally to 21, two better than its previous haul at the Tokyo Para Games. India currently occupies 19th place in the medal table with three gold, eight silver and 10 bronze medals. …

Avani Lekhara Falls Short Of Podium Finish, Finishes 5th In Women's 50m Rifle 3 Positions SH1 At Paris Paralympics 2024
4 months ago

Avani Lekhara Falls Short Of Podium Finish, Finishes 5th In Women's 50m Rifle 3 Positions SH1 At Paris Paralympics 2024

ABP News  

Avani Lekhara, the ace India shooter, missed out on another medal at the Paris Paralympics 2024, as she finished fifth in the Women's 50m Rifle 3 Positions SH1 final. Germany's Natascha Hiltrop bagged the gold medal Avani Lekhara started by scoring 51.1 in Series 1 and 48.9 in Series 2 of the Kneeling position in the Women's 50m Rifle 3 …

India's Day 6 Schedule At Paralympics 2024 On September 6: Eyes On Avani Lekhara, Archers & Para Athletes
4 months, 1 week ago

India's Day 6 Schedule At Paralympics 2024 On September 6: Eyes On Avani Lekhara, Archers & Para Athletes

ABP News  

India had a remarkable performance, boosting its medal tally to 15. Sumit Antil won gold in the men’s javelin throw F64 with a new Paralympic record of 70.59 metres and para-shuttler Nitesh Kumar clinched gold in men’s singles SL3, defeating Great Britain’s Daniel Bethell. On the sixth day of the Paris Paralympics 2024, India will look to replicate day 5’s …

Nithya Sre Sivan clinches bronze in women's singles SH6 event at Paris Paralympic Games 2024
4 months, 1 week ago

Nithya Sre Sivan clinches bronze in women's singles SH6 event at Paris Paralympic Games 2024

India TV News  

Indian shuttler Nithya Sre Sivan clinched a bronze medal in the women's singles SH6 event at the ongoing Paris Paralympic Games 2024. Suhas lost his final in the men's singles SL4 category to France's Lucas Mazur, while Nitesh won the gold in the men's singles SL3 event. Thulasimathi clinched a silver in the women's singles SU5 category, while Manisha took …

Sumit Antil etches his name into history books, defends Gold medal with new record at Paralympic Games 2024
4 months, 1 week ago

Sumit Antil etches his name into history books, defends Gold medal with new record at Paralympic Games 2024

India TV News  

Sumit Antil has etched his name into the history books as he has become the first Indian man to win back-to-back gold medals at the Paralympic Games. Sumit defended his gold with a new Paralympic record throw of 70.59m in the men's Javelin F64 event at the ongoing Paris Summer Games. The Indian Javelin star Sumit got to his second …

Suhas Yathiraj creates history for India in Paralympics 2024, wins Silver in men's singles SL4 event
4 months, 1 week ago

Suhas Yathiraj creates history for India in Paralympics 2024, wins Silver in men's singles SL4 event

India TV News  

Indian star shuttler Suhas Yathiraj created history as he won a silver medal at the ongoing Paris Paralympics 2024. "A spectacular accomplishment as Suhas Yathiraj wins the prestigious Silver medal in the Men’s Singles SL4 Badminton event at the #Paralympics2024! Thulasimathi clinched a silver in the women's singles SU5 category, while Manisha took a bronze in the same event. Manish …

Paris Paralympics 2024 Day 5 Highlights: Sumit Antil bags India's third gold
4 months, 1 week ago

Paris Paralympics 2024 Day 5 Highlights: Sumit Antil bags India's third gold

Hindustan Times  

Paris Paralympics 2024 Day 5 Highlights: Sumit Antil and Nitesh Kumar increased India's gold medal count to three on Day 5 of the ongoing Paralympics 2024. Suhas Yathiraj crashed to a 9-21 13-21 defeat against France's Lucas Mazur and had to settle for silver in men's singles SL4 badminton final. Manisha Ramadass added to India's medal tally with a win …

Paris Paralympics 2024 Day 5 Highlights: Sumit Antil bags India's third gold
4 months, 1 week ago

Paris Paralympics 2024 Day 5 Highlights: Sumit Antil bags India's third gold

Hindustan Times  

Paris Paralympics 2024 Day 5 Highlights: Sumit Antil and Nitesh Kumar increased India's gold medal count to three on Day 5 of the ongoing Paralympics 2024. Suhas Yathiraj crashed to a 9-21 13-21 defeat against France's Lucas Mazur and had to settle for silver in men's singles SL4 badminton final. Manisha Ramadass added to India's medal tally with a win …

Who is Manisha Ramadass? India's first woman with badminton medal at Paralympics
4 months, 1 week ago

Who is Manisha Ramadass? India's first woman with badminton medal at Paralympics

India Today  

Manisha Ramadass made history on Monday after becoming the first Indian woman to win a badminton medal at the Paralympics. Just after she won the match, Thulasimathi became the second Indian woman with a badminton medal at the Paralympics after she lost to China's Yang Qiuxia in the gold-medal match. Manish Ramadass takes rapid strides Manisha's journey in sports began …

Paris Paralympics 2024, Day 4 HIGHLIGHTS: Two Medal Wins Wrap Up India's Successful Sunday
4 months, 1 week ago

Paris Paralympics 2024, Day 4 HIGHLIGHTS: Two Medal Wins Wrap Up India's Successful Sunday

ABP News  

Hello and welcome to ABP Live’s coverage of day 4 at the Paris Paralympics 2024. Gold medalist Avani Lekhara, fresh off her victory in the 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 event, will be aiming for another podium finish in the Mixed 10m Air Rifle Prone SH1 on September 1. In badminton, Sukant Kadam and Suhas Yathiraj will face off in …

Paris Paralympics 2024: Rubina Francis' bronze, Sheetal Devi's heartbreak and other key moments from Day 3
4 months, 1 week ago

Paris Paralympics 2024: Rubina Francis' bronze, Sheetal Devi's heartbreak and other key moments from Day 3

Firstpost  

A solitary medal is all the Indian contingent could afford on Day 3, with the shooting team delivering yet another podium finish. Paris Paralympics 2024: News | Medal Tally | India Schedule A solitary medal is all the Indian contingent could afford in the end, with the shooting team delivering yet another podium finish. Suhas Yathiraj, Sukant Kadam confirm a …

Manisha Ramadass sets up all Indian semifinal meet with Thulasimathi, another Paralympics medal confirmed
4 months, 1 week ago

Manisha Ramadass sets up all Indian semifinal meet with Thulasimathi, another Paralympics medal confirmed

India TV News  

India's Manisha Ramadass got the better of Japan's Mamiko Toyoda in the women's SU5 quarterfinals to set up a semifinal meeting with compatriot Thulasimathi Murugesan in the Paralympics 2024. She will meet Thulasimathi, who came into the last four with a win over Portugal's Beatriz Monteiro in group A. India were confirmed with their first badminton medal at the Summer …

Paralympics 2024, Day 4: India's schedule on September 1
4 months, 1 week ago

Paralympics 2024, Day 4: India's schedule on September 1

Hindustan Times  

India have bagged a total of five medals at the ongoing Paralympics 2024. The medal tally includes a gold for Avani Lekhara, who also became the first Indian woman to get two gold medals at the Paralympics, as she defended her title in the women's 10m air rifle standing SH1 shooting event. Meanwhile, armless para archer Sheetal Devi got a …

Paralysed waist-down since 11, fresh surgery in March, no muscle movement: Golden girl Avani Lekhara's inspiring story
4 months, 1 week ago

Paralysed waist-down since 11, fresh surgery in March, no muscle movement: Golden girl Avani Lekhara's inspiring story

Hindustan Times  

The wheelchair is not the first thing you notice in Avani Lekhara. The 22-year-old Avani, paralysed waist-down owing to a car accident as an 11-year-old, claimed the landmark gold in the women's 10m air rifle shooting competition in Chateauroux. Avani said while she has already shifted her focus on the next events — women's 50m rifle 3 positions SH1 and …

Paris 2024 Paralympics Day 3, LIVE Medals Table: India slips to 22th, China leads with 20 golds
4 months, 1 week ago

Paris 2024 Paralympics Day 3, LIVE Medals Table: India slips to 22th, China leads with 20 golds

The Hindu  

The Paris Paralympics 2024 officially got underway on Thursday and will conclude on September 8. India opened its account in the Paris Paralympics as Avani Lekhara grabbed gold and Mona Agarwal won bronze in the women’s 10m air rifle standing SH1 category on Friday. Later, Preethi Pal also grabbed a bronze medal in women’s 100m T35 event while Manish Narwal …

'A very big thing to defend gold': Gagan Narang on Avani Lekhara's historic show at Paralympics | Exclusive
4 months, 1 week ago

'A very big thing to defend gold': Gagan Narang on Avani Lekhara's historic show at Paralympics | Exclusive

India TV News  

Avani Lekhara created history for India at the Paralympics 2024 as she became the first Indian to defend a Paralympic gold. The star shooter clinched gold in the Women's R2 10 metre air rifle standing SH1 event at the ongoing Paris Paralympics, adding to her previous gold at the Tokyo Games. Gagan Narang, India's Chef de Mission at the Paris …

Golden girl Avani holds on to her Paralympics crown
4 months, 1 week ago

Golden girl Avani holds on to her Paralympics crown

Hindustan Times  

Three years ago, at the Tokyo Paralympics, golden girl Avani Lekhara went where no Indian woman had ever gone before. Hours later, men’s 10m air rifle shooter Manish Narwal grabbed a silver, and 300km away in Paris, Preethi Pal’s bronze in the women’s 100m T35 gave the country its first in a track event as India’s para-athletes made a start …

Paris Paralympics: U.P. girl Preethi wins India’s 1st medal in track event
4 months, 1 week ago

Paris Paralympics: U.P. girl Preethi wins India’s 1st medal in track event

Hindustan Times  

The daughter of a farmer from Uttar Pradesh’s Muzaffarnagar, Preethi Pal won India’s first athletics medal in a track event at the Paralympics here on Friday. Preethi will also compete in the T35 200m event, an event she won a bronze in at the Kobe event, at the Paralympics. “More glory for India as Preeti Pal wins the bronze medal …

Paralympics 2024: I was focussing on my thought process and not result, says Avani Lekhara
4 months, 1 week ago

Paralympics 2024: I was focussing on my thought process and not result, says Avani Lekhara

The Hindu  

A historic gold medal in her bag, ace Indian shooter Avani Lekhara has trained her eyes on more glory in the Paris Paralympics, saying she wants to stand on the podium in her remaining two events too. The incredible Avani on Friday became the first Indian to claim successive Paralympic gold medals with a record-shattering top finish in the women’s …

Avani Lekhara wins gold, Mona Agarwal takes bronze in air rifle para shooting; India’s medal tally opens at Paralympics
4 months, 1 week ago

Avani Lekhara wins gold, Mona Agarwal takes bronze in air rifle para shooting; India’s medal tally opens at Paralympics

Hindustan Times  

Avani Lekhara created history on Thursday as she clinched a historic gold medal at the women's 10m air rifle standing SH1 in the Paris Paralympics, thus securing successive top podiums at the event. In a surprising twist, Lee faltered under pressure, delivering a disappointing 6.8, which allowed Lekhara to clinch the gold by a significant margin of 1.9, sealing her …

Before Manu Bhaker Avani Lekhara Won 2 Medals In Single Olympic Or Paralympic Games Paris Paralympics 2024 Gold Medal
4 months, 1 week ago

Before Manu Bhaker Avani Lekhara Won 2 Medals In Single Olympic Or Paralympic Games Paris Paralympics 2024 Gold Medal

ABP News  

Paris Paralympics 2024: The Paris Paralympics 2024 have well and truly commenced. India have so far won 31 medals in the Paris Paralympics 2024 with more than half of the medals, 19, coming in the last edition of the Summer Paralympic Games. In the Paris Olympics 2024 which concluded on August 11, India had finished with 6 medals with their …

Paris 2024 Paralympics: Big Indian names to miss out on Paralympic Games
4 months, 1 week ago

Paris 2024 Paralympics: Big Indian names to miss out on Paralympic Games

The Hindu  

While India is sending its largest-ever contingent to the Paris 2024 Paralympics, in some sports, it finds itself short on some serious talent and serial winners. Here are some of the big names from India who have missed out on a chance to participate in the Paris 2024 Paralympics: Pramod Bhagat The Indian contingent will be without experienced and serial …

Paralympics 2024: India’s medal haul, Indian athletes and more
4 months, 1 week ago

Paralympics 2024: India’s medal haul, Indian athletes and more

The Hindu  

The Paris 2024 Summer Paralympic Games opened yesterday in a dazzling ceremony, inviting 4,400 competitors from 168 delegations. This year, the country hopes for the biggest ever medal haul yet, sending 84 para-athletes to the Games. Paralympic Committee of India president Devendra Jhajharia has set the target for this year as 25 medals, with a double-digit gold haul. India’s 31 …

Can India’s para-athletes top the Tokyo show?
4 months, 1 week ago

Can India’s para-athletes top the Tokyo show?

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru:It took India 32 years to travel from Murlikant Petkar’s individual gold medal at 1972 Heidelberg Paralympics to a second gold. We look at a few of the key names who could help India achieve that goal: Sumit Antil: The para javelin thrower in the F64 category not just won the gold medal in Tokyo with a best attempt of …

Paris 2024 Paralympics: From Sumit Antil to Sheetal Devi, top 10 Indians to watch out for
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris 2024 Paralympics: From Sumit Antil to Sheetal Devi, top 10 Indians to watch out for

The Hindu  

The Paris 2024 Paralympics will be underway on August 28, 2024, with India sending its highest-ever contingent of 84 para-athletes. | Photo Credit: Getty Images Undoubtedly India’s biggest medal hope in the Paris Paralympics, Sumit Antil will want to continue the momentum from the Tokyo Paralympics, where he won the gold medal in the men’s javelin throw F64 category. He …

Paralympics: Vision is to win 50 medals in 2036 when India hopefully host Games, says Devendra Jhajharia
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Paralympics: Vision is to win 50 medals in 2036 when India hopefully host Games, says Devendra Jhajharia

The Hindu  

Para sports has undergone a sea change in terms of perception and support in the last two decades, and these changes together with continuous backing to athletes can power India to 50 medals in the 2036 edition, reckons the legendary Devendra Jhajharia. From winning just one Paralympics gold 20 years ago to clinching five yellow metals in 2021, para sports …

After Tokyo high, Avani looks to step up in Paris too
4 months, 2 weeks ago

After Tokyo high, Avani looks to step up in Paris too

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: If Tokyo Paralympics was about fighting her inner fears and making sense of her sufferings, Paris will be about boldly embracing her identity. She became the first Indian woman to win a gold at the Paralympics, equalling a world record in 10m air rifle SH1. Avani, therefore, will be in action in 10m air rifle standing, 10m prone …

Para Shooting World Cup: Mona Agarwal wins 10m air rifle gold, clinches Paris Paralympic quota for India
10 months ago

Para Shooting World Cup: Mona Agarwal wins 10m air rifle gold, clinches Paris Paralympic quota for India

The Hindu  

India’s Mona Agarwal, competing in only her fourth international competition, won the gold medal in women’s 10m air rifle SH1 category at the WSPS Para Shooting World Cup to clinch a 2024 Paris Paralympic quota place for the country here on Saturday. Mona, 37, who took up shooting sport in December 2021 after making a mark at the state level …

Sumit Antil, Sheetal Devi Win Best Male and Female Athlete at 1st Differently Abled Sports Awards
1 year ago

Sumit Antil, Sheetal Devi Win Best Male and Female Athlete at 1st Differently Abled Sports Awards

News 18  

World record holder, world champion and 2020 Paralympic Games gold medalist Javelin thrower in the F64 category Sumit Antil, and recent Arjuna Awardee and double Asian Para Games gold medallist archer Sheetal Devi, won the coveted Best Male and Best Female athlete crowns at the 1st Differently Abled Sports Awards, here. Sumit, who threw the Javelin 73.29 meters in the …

Complete focus is on next year’s Paris Paralympics: Shooter Avani Lekhara
1 year, 1 month ago

Complete focus is on next year’s Paris Paralympics: Shooter Avani Lekhara

The Hindu  

After her heroics in the Tokyo Paralympics, Avani Lekhara knows that expectations will be high in the Paris Games next year but pressure to perform works as a motivational force for this ‘golden girl’ of Indian para shooting. There are also high expectations, but it gives me motivation to do better and better,” Avani, who won a gold and a …

Asian Para Games 2023: India win four gold to begin campaign in style
1 year, 2 months ago

Asian Para Games 2023: India win four gold to begin campaign in style

Hindustan Times  

India swept all the three medals in men's club throw F51 event with Pranav Soorma winning the gold before star shooter Avani Lekhara triumphed in her competition with a games record at the Hangzhou Asian Para Games on Monday. Later in day, Avani made history as she clinched gold in the women's R2 10m air rifle standing SH1 category with …

Asian Para Games 2023: Indians win six gold to begin campaign in style
1 year, 2 months ago

Asian Para Games 2023: Indians win six gold to begin campaign in style

The Hindu  

India swept all the three medals in men’s club throw F51 event with Pranav Soorma winning the gold before star shooter Avani Lekhara triumphed in her competition with a games record at the Hangzhou Asian Para Games here on Monday. The 29-year-old Soorma broke the Asian Para Games record with an effort of 30.01m to clinch the gold while Dharambir …

Asian Games 2023: Javelin veteran Annu Rani strikes Gold for first time in her career
1 year, 3 months ago

Asian Games 2023: Javelin veteran Annu Rani strikes Gold for first time in her career

India TV News  

A long wait for veteran Annu Rani finally came to an end for a Gold medal as she threw a season-best of 62.92m in the women's Javelin throw final in the 19th Asian Games. In a massive turnaround from her disappointing show in 2018 in Jakarta, Annu Rani who won a bronze in the Commonwealth Games in 2022, a bronze …

Para-shooter Rudransh creates world record on way to pistol gold at WSPS World Cup, Avani falters
1 year, 5 months ago

Para-shooter Rudransh creates world record on way to pistol gold at WSPS World Cup, Avani falters

The Hindu  

India para-shooters Rudransh Khandelwal and Nihal Singh won the gold and silver respectively in the P4 Mixed 50m pistol SH1 category at the World Shooting Para Sport World Cup here on Monday. Rudransh broke the world record of Khel Ratna awardee Manish Narwal, who won gold at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games. In the R3 Mixed 10m air rifle prone …

Para-shooter Rudransh creates world record on way to pistol gold at WSPS World Cup, Avani falters
1 year, 6 months ago

Para-shooter Rudransh creates world record on way to pistol gold at WSPS World Cup, Avani falters

The Hindu  

India para-shooters Rudransh Khandelwal and Nihal Singh won the gold and silver respectively in the P4 Mixed 50m pistol SH1 category at the World Shooting Para Sport World Cup here on July 10. Rudransh broke the world record of Khel Ratna awardee Manish Narwal, who won gold at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games. In the R3 Mixed 10m air rifle …

Paralympic Champion Avani Lekhara Aims for 'Consistency' in Shooting
2 years, 7 months ago

Paralympic Champion Avani Lekhara Aims for 'Consistency' in Shooting

News 18  

Avani Lekhara was proud to secure a Paris 2024 Paralympics quota for the country in her very first international event since the Tokyo 2020 Games and said she would aim for ‘consistency’ in her shooting this season. Lekhara, who clinched a gold and bronze at the Tokyo 2020 Games, said the ongoing Shooting Para Sport World Cup in Chateauroux, France …

Chateauroux 2022 World Cup: Sriharsha Devaraddi Ramakrishna Joins Avani Lekhara in Clinching Gold, Paris 2024 Quota
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Chateauroux 2022 World Cup: Sriharsha Devaraddi Ramakrishna Joins Avani Lekhara in Clinching Gold, Paris 2024 Quota

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Sriharsha Devaraddi Ramakrishna has become the second Indian para shooter to earn a quota for the Paris Paralympics after securing a gold medal in mixed 10m air rifle SH2 at the ongoing Chateauroux Para Shooting World Cup. Ramakrishna thus followed the extraordinary show of Tokyo 2020 Paralympic champion Avani Lekhara, who set a new world record en route clinching the …

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