India's para shooting schedule for Paris Paralympics 2024: Dates, IST timings, and venues

NEW DELHI: Avani Lekhara, a 22-year-old Indian athlete, made history on Friday by becoming the first Indian woman to secure two Paralympic gold medals. She achieved this remarkable feat by winning the women's 10m air rifle (SH1) event, surpassing her own record of 249.6 set in the Tokyo Paralympics with an impressive score of 249.7. Mona Agarwal, who began her shooting career in 2022, claimed the bronze medal with a score of 228.7.Avani's journey to success has been marked by resilience and determination. At the age of 11, a car accident left her paralyzed below the waist, confining her to a wheelchair. Despite this challenge, she became the first Indian woman shooter to win medals in shooting at the Tokyo Paralympics in 2021.The SH1 category in shooting is designed for athletes who have impaired movement in their arms, lower trunk, or legs, or those who have no limbs at all.During the qualification round, Avani demonstrated her exceptional skills by shooting 625.8, securing the second position behind Iryna Shchetnik, who set a new Paralympic qualification record with a score of 627.5.Paris Paralympics shooting schedule:August 30August 31September 1September 2September 3September 4September 5* denotes subject to qualification