India's star para shooter Avani Lekhara on Saturday won her second gold medal in the Para Shooting World Cup being held in Chateauroux, France. Avani Lekhara won the medal in the SH-1 category of women's 50m rifle three position with a score of 458.3.
20-year-old Avani Lekhara had earlier on Tuesday won the gold medal in the women's 10m Air Rifle Standing SH-1 event with a world record of 250.6.
On this achievement of Avani Lekhara, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated him by tweeting. The Prime Minister said that Avani Lekhara is proud to have won another gold at Chateauroux. His determination to scale new heights is remarkable. I congratulate him for this achievement and wish him all the best for his bright future.
I am very emotional: Avni Lekhra
After winning the second gold medal, Avani Lekhara said in a tweet that I am very emotional as I brought home the second gold medal of this world cup in 50m3p event with a score of 458.3. Couldn't be happier than this.
Prime Minister congratulated even on winning the first gold medal
Prime Minister Modi also congratulated Avani Lekhara for winning the gold medal in the women's 10m Air Rifle Standing SH-1 event on Tuesday in the Para Shooting World Cup. In a tweet, the Prime Minister said that congratulations to Avni Lekhara for the historic achievement. May you keep achieving new heights of success and keep inspiring others. My best wishes