Today is an important day for India in the Paralympics being held in Paris. Everyone’s eyes will be on two female players from Jaipur. Today at 3.15 pm, Avani Lekhara and Mona Agarwal have reached the final round of R-2 Women’s 10 M Air Rifle SH-1. Avni today’s qualification round
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Avni had earlier won gold and bronze medals in the 2020 Paralympics. At the same time, Mona Aggarwal is participating in Paralympics for the first time. Avani Lekhara performed brilliantly in the Paralympic Games 2020 played in Tokyo and won the gold medal in the 10 meter Air Rifle SH-1 event. He also got bronze in 50 meter rifle. She became the first para athlete of India to win 2 medals in Paralympics. After this Avni won the gold medal in the Para Shooting World Cup.
Avni has also been honored with different awards for her excellent performance.
Avni has been honored with Padma Shri
Avani Lekhara has so far received many awards including Padmashree, Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna, Young Indian of the Year, Para Athlete of the Year. Industrialist Anand Mahindra had also customized a special XUV-700 for him and gifted it to him.
The Rajasthan government had given appointment to the post of ACF in the forest department along with a cash reward. The Women and Child Development Department had made her the brand ambassador of Beti Bachao and Beti Padhao.
Mona Agarwal had started preparations for shooting in the year 2021.
Mona started shooting from December 2021 itself
Mona Aggarwal (37) won the gold medal in the WSPS Para Shooting World Cup, the fourth international tournament of her career, on March 9 this year. She had secured the quota for the 2024 Paris Paralympics by winning gold in the Women’s 10m Air Rifle SH-1 category.
Whereas, Avni Lekhara had won the bronze medal in this category. Before this, Mona has played in shot put and weight lifting up to the state level. Shooting started in December 2021. Mona suffered from polio just a few months after her birth. Mona has two children.
When will the final match take place
| Time | game | names of players |
| 3:15 pm | R2 Women’s 10m Air Rifle SH1 Final | Mona Agarwal and Avni Lekhara |
