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Avani Lekhara

Avani Lekhara is a Jaipur-born Indian para-shooter who won gold medals at the Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Her achievements brought international attention to para-sport and to athletes training in Rajasthan. This page focuses on her verified sporting record and the wider importance of accessible sports pathways. Paralympic and national sports bodies are the best sources for event results, classification and future competition information.

What to know

Use this profile to explore Jaipur's connection to Indian sport and the growth of para-shooting. Her career is a useful starting point for learning about adaptive sport, training and competition standards. Check official Paralympic profiles for results and current records, as event classifications and athlete biographies can be updated after competitions.

Good to Know

Para-sport uses sport-specific classifications so athletes compete under rules designed for their impairment category. Do not infer an athlete's health details beyond what she has chosen to make public. Official competition pages are more reliable than unsourced social posts for medal counts and event names.

Common questions

Where is Avani Lekhara from?

She is from Jaipur, Rajasthan.

What sport does she compete in?

She competes in para-shooting.

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