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Tokyo Paralympics: Avani Lekhara qualifies for finals in 50m Rifle 3P SH1

Avani shot a total of 388, 393 and 395 in Kneeling, Prone and Standing rounds respectively. She finished second in the qualification round.

Avani Lekhara
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Published : Sep 3, 2021, 9:39 AM IST

Tokyo: Indian shooter Avani Lekhara on Friday reached the finals of the R8 women's 50m rifle 3P SH1 event in the ongoing Tokyo Paralympics.

Avani shot a total of 388, 393 and 395 in Kneeling, Prone and Standing rounds respectively. She finished second in the qualification round.

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Avani on Monday had created history by winning the gold medal in the Paralympics. The 19-year-old became the first woman from India to win a Paralympics gold medal.

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Avani finished with a Paralympic Record and in-process equalled the World Record with 249.6 points.

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