Avani Lekhara Story
Avani Lekhara is a rifle shooter from Jaipur, Rajasthan. After a life-changing accident that paralyzed her body below the waist, she was wheelchair ridden. Her family was her biggest support in her recovery.
She started shooting after taking inspiration from former Olympic Champion, Abhinav Bindra. Since then, she has won many national and international tournaments.
Avani Lekhara Age
As of 2024, she is 23 years old.
Avani Lekhara Date of Birth
8 November, 2001
Avani Lekhara Place of Birth
Jaipur, Rajasthan
Avani Lekhara Height
She is approximately 5 feet 2 inches (1.6 m) tall.
Avani Lekhara Profession
Paralympic Rifle Shooter
| See also: Swapnil Kusale |
Avani Lekhara Husband
N/A
Avani Lekhara Family
Her father’s name is Mr. Praveen Lekhra, and her mother’s is Mrs. Shweta Lekhara.
Avani Lekhara Income
No information is available.
Avani Lekhara Net Worth
No information is available.
Avani Lekhara Education
She completed her schooling at Kendriya Vidyalaya, Jaipur, and is currently studying law at Rajasthan University, India.
Avani Lekhara disability
At the age of 12, she got in a car accident and had severe injuries to her spinal cord, resulting in complete paraplegia, and lost sensation below the waist.
Avani Lekhara Paralympics
Avani Lakhera created history by becoming the first Indian woman to win 2 gold medals in the Paralympics. On 30 August 2024, she won gold in the women’s 10m air rifle with a record score of 249.7.
She was defending champion as she won gold at the preceding Paralympics in Tokyo.
Avani Lekhara Awards
| Khel Ratna Award, 2021 |
| Best Female Debut at the Paralympic Awards, 2021 |
| Young Indian of the Year by GQ India, 2021 |
| Padma Shri, 2022 |
Avani Lekhara Medals
| Event | Category | Medal Won |
| Asian Para Games Hangzhou, 2022 | 10 m air rifle | Gold |
| Changwon WSPS World Cup 2022 | 10 m air rifle SH 1 | Silver |
| Chateauroux Para Shooting World Cup 2022 | 50m rifle 3 positions SH1 | Gold |
| Chateauroux Para Shooting World Cup 2022 | 10 m air rifle SH 1 | Gold |
| Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020 | 50m rifle 3 positions SH1 | Gold |
| Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020 | 10 m air rifle SH 1 | Bronze |
| Paralympic Games Paris 2024 | 10 m air rifle SH 1 | Gold |