Tokyo Paralympics: President Kovind, Vice President Naidu Congratulate Avani Lekhara For Becoming 1st Woman To Win 2 Medals
Mumbai: President Ram Nath Kovind and Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu congratulated Avani Lekhara for becoming the first Indian woman to win two medals at the ongoing Tokyo Paralympics. The President praised Lekha for her outstanding achievement at such a young age and commended her consistency and commitment to succeed.
“Congratulations to Avani Lekhara for winning the bronze and becoming the first Indian woman to win two medals at #Paralympics. This is an outstanding feat at such a young age. Your consistency & commitment to succeed are an inspiration for all. Best wishes for future endeavours,” the President said in a tweet.
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The Vice President of India also praised Lekhara for her exemplary performance which shows her hard work and determination.
“Avani Lekhara does it again! Many congratulations to her on bagging a #Bronze medal in the Women’s 50m Rifle 3P SH1 event at Tokyo #Paralympics 2020. Her exemplary performances reflect her hard work and determination. My best wishes for her bright future. #AvaniLekhara,” tweeted the Vice President.
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With this medal, India’s total medal tally has gone up to 12. Earlier today, Indian athlete Praveen Kumar won a silver medal at the ongoing Tokyo Paralympics in the men’s high jump T64 final.
Indian shooter Avani Lekhara won a bronze medal in the women’s 50m rifle 3P SH1 event at the ongoing Tokyo Paralympics on Friday. This is Avni’s second medal at the ongoing Paralympics as she won gold earlier this week.
Avani was fourth at the end of the kneeling round with 149.5 points. The 19-year-old Indian athlete slipped to the sixth spot after the conclusion of the prone round. Avni has 303.4 points after 30 shots.
Starting the elimination round, Avni moved up to the fifth position. Continuing her good performance, the Indian athlete moved up to fourth in the standings at the end of the two series.
Avani was at the fourth position at the end of the kneeling round with a score of 149.5 points. The 19-year-old Indian athlete slipped into the sixth position following the conclusion of the prone round. After shot 30, Avani had 303.4 points.
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