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Paralympic champions Avani Lekhara Sumit Antil idea exchange

Paralympians Avani Lekhara and Sumit Antil at Idea exchange: ‘People used to think she sits and shoots... might be easier for her’

September 23, 2024 8:05 am

Sumit Antil, a vivacious javelin thrower, is no less popular than Neeraj Chopra within the athletics fraternity, breaking multiple world records, while Avani Lekhara’s Paralympic medal count is up to 3 — the highest for any Indian shooter, with two gold and one bronze.

Paris Paralympics: Avani Lekhara falters in 50m rifle 3P, as poor prone round results in 5th-place finish

September 03, 2024 10:41 pm

Avani was primed to repeat her Tokyo Paralympics feat with yet another double-medal performance on the cards after her first five kneeling shots put her in joint lead. But a 48.9 series quickly brought her down the standings.

Explained: Ahead of Avani Lekhara's 50m 3-Positions final at Paralympics, here's how kneeling, prone and standing rounds work

September 03, 2024 6:55 pm

First of all, what are the classifications in shooting? There are two: SH1 and SH2, Avani belongs to the SH1 category.

At Paris Paralympics, Praveen Kumar won a gold medal earlier this year

Paris Paralympics Medal Tally 2024: Praveen Kumar win India’s 6th gold medal

September 07, 2024 1:47 am

Paris Paralympics Medal Tally 2024: On Friday, Praveen Kumar won a 6th gold medal in Men’s High Jump T64, a record for the country when it comes to winning gold at this or any Paralympics.

Paris Paralympics: Avani Lekhara defends her Tokyo gold, few months after surgery for painful gallbladder stones

August 31, 2024 11:43 am

Weakened muscles after a period of rest post surgery was a challenge for Avani Lekhara when she returned to the sport

Paris Paralympics 2024 Live Updates Day 2: India's Avani Lekhara and Mona Agarwal will be in action in 10m air rifle final

Paris Paralympics 2024 shooting highlights: Manish Narwal wins silver; Avani Lekhara defends gold medal, Mona Agarwal wins bronze

August 30, 2024 9:38 pm

Paris Paralympics 2024 updates: India now have four medals at Paris Paralympics. Three of those have come from shooting, thanks to rifle shooters Avani Lekhara, Mona Agarwal and pistol shooter Manish Narwal.