Avani Lekhara and Mona Agarwal Secure Double Podium for India at Paris Paralympics
Lekhara defends her title with a new record while debutant Agarwal clinches bronze in a thrilling 10m air rifle final.
- Avani Lekhara wins her second consecutive Paralympic gold, breaking her own record with a score of 249.7.
- Mona Agarwal, in her debut Paralympics, captures bronze with a score of 228.7 in the women's 10m air rifle SH1 event.
- Both athletes started slowly but climbed into medal positions as the final progressed.
- South Korea's Lee Yunri took silver, narrowly edging out Agarwal in the final shots.
- The achievements mark a historic start for India's shooting campaign at the 2024 Paris Paralympics.