Quick Info
| Profession | Para Shooter |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 08/11/2001 |
| Age | 24 years |
| Birthplace | Jaipur, Rajasthan, India |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
Latest News about Avani Lekhara
08/09/2025
Avani Lekhara participated in a Paralympic Instagram Broadcast Channel takeover to mark the one-year anniversary of Paris 2024. She reflected on the Games and said the event holds a special place in her heart, linking the anniversary to a personally meaningful date.
17/02/2025
Avani Lekhara was named BBC's Para-Sportswoman of the Year in 2025. The recognition highlighted her status as the first Indian woman to win three Paralympic medals, including gold and bronze at Tokyo 2020 and another gold at Paris 2024.
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Bio/Wiki
| Famous For | Being the first Indian woman to win two Paralympic medals and the first Indian woman Para shooter to claim a gold medal at the Paralympic Games |
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| Disability | Paraplegia (spinal cord injury from 2012 car accident) |
| Classification | SH1 |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 160 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
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Personal Life
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Relationships & More
| Affairs/Boyfriends | Not known |
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Family
| Father | Praveen Lekhara (state government tax officer) |
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| Mother | Shweta Lekhara (state government tax officer) |
| Siblings | Brother: Arnav Lekhara |
Career
| Shooting |
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Favourites
| Shooter | Abhinav Bindra |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Avani Lekhara, an Indian rifle shooter, secured a gold medal in 10m air rifle standing at the Tokyo Paralympics in 2021 by defeating Chinese competitor Zhang Cuiping in the final event. | |
| 2. Back in 2018, she took home a gold medal from the Asian Para Games. | |
| 3. A car accident in 2012 resulted in complete paraplegia for Avani, but her father's encouragement led her to pursue sports, particularly shooting. | |
| 4. Starting in 2015 at Jaipur's Jagatpura Sports Complex, Avani found inspiration in Abhinav Bindra, a former Olympic Champion. | |
| 5. Since 2015, she has been successful in winning numerous medals in both national and international shooting competitions. | |
| 6. She also won a silver medal in the Dubai Paralympic Championships in 2017. | |
| 7. In 2017, Avani was recognized with the Rising Star award by Rajasthan's Chief Minister, Vasundhara Raje. | |
| 8. In 2019, the GoSports Foundation in India honored Avani as the Most Promising Paralympic Athlete. | |
| 9. During the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics, she established a Paralympic and world record with 249.6 points in the final round. | |
| 10. Avani made history in 2021 by becoming the first Indian woman Para shooter to claim a gold medal at the Tokyo Paralympics. | |
| 11. On 23 October 2023, she triumphed in the women’s R2 10-metre Air Rifle Standing SH1 category at the Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, China, scoring 249.6 points. | |
| 12. Avani Lekhara became the first Indian woman to defend a Paralympic title, securing her second consecutive gold in the 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 event at the Paris 2024 Games. | |
| 13. She is the first Indian woman athlete to win three Paralympic medals (two gold, one bronze). |
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