Tokyo: Avani Lakhera, who dropped a gold medal in India's bag at Tokyo Paralympics, has created history. Indian Paralympic Committee Chairman Deepa Malik congratulated him on winning the gold. Apart from him, Abhivan Bindra, who gave India its first gold at the Beijing Olympics, also congratulated her. Avani has become the first woman athlete in India to win a gold medal at the Paralympics.
Gold it is! Brilliant display by @AvaniLekhara to win India its first Paralympic gold medal in shooting. Immensely proud ! Many Congratulations on your shot at history ! #Praise4Para #Tokyo2020
? Abhinav A. Bindra OLY (@Abhinav_Bindra) August 30, 2021
In fact, Avani also equaled the world record with 249.6 points. As soon as Deepa Malik received the news of Avani's victory, she said, "It is history, your medal will add to the celebration of Janmashtami. You have given a tremendous reason not for the Paralympic fraternity but for every Indian to celebrate. I thank you for bringing the beautiful medals that are shining in the history of the Paralympic Games of India." Apart from her, Abhinav Bindra, who won a gold medal in the men's 10m air rifle event at the Beijing Olympics, also tweeted.
It's a Gold! Heartiest congratulations to @Avanilekhara for winning India's first medal in #ParaShooting. The young shooter kept her calm & won the medal by equalling World record.@narendramodi @ianuragthakur@Media_SAI @Paralympics @ShootingPara #Praise4Para #Paralympics pic.twitter.com/h6JqIXehsv
? Deepa Malik (@DeepaAthlete) August 30, 2021
She wrote in her tweet: "Gold its! Avani Lekhra's stellar performance India is very proud to win their first Paralympic gold medal in shooting. Congratulations to you very much." The first time Avani had landed in the shooting range of Paralympics. Yes, and in her very first attempt, she created history by winning gold. Avani has equaled the world record by setting a new Paralympics record.
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