As the shooting World Cup also served as the qualifier for the 2024 Paris Paralympics, 2021 Tokyo Paralympic double medalist Avani Lekhara and Sriharsha Devaraddi Ramakrishna secured their berths for the mega event.
Shooter Avani Lekhara wins double gold at 2022 Para Shooting World Cup
Indian shooter Avani Lekhara bagged a gold medal in the women’s 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 category at the Chateauroux World Cup. She also registered a world record along the way after scoring 250.6 points on Tuesday (June 8).
Avani bettered her own world record of 249.6 to secure a 2024 Paris Paralympics berth.
Speaking to the Sports Authority of India (SAI) after earning the 2024 Paris Paralympics spot, Lekhara said:
The 20-year-old then extended her medal winning streak by fetching another gold medal in the women’s R8 50m 3P SH1 event with a score of 458.3.
On her success at the World Cup, the youngster commented:
Lekhara revealed that she is determined to win more than two medals in Paris:
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