Question: Avani Lekhara, who took the ‘Best Female Debut’ at Paralympic Sport Awards, is associated with which of the following sports?
(a) Shooting
(b) Badminton
(c) Archery
(d) Tennis
Answer: (a)
Related Facts:
- Tokyo Paralympics champion Avani Lekhara took the ‘Best Female Debut’ accolade at the 2021 Paralympic Sport Awards as announced by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC).
- Indian shooting Para sport athlete Avani Lekhara was joined by Czech Republic’s Boccia player Adam Peska as he took the Male Debut accolade.
- Lekhara became the first-ever female Paralympic gold medallist from India.
- The 19-year-old broke the Paralympic record and equalled the World record in the women’s 10m SH1 air rifle standing final.
- She also won bronze in the women’s 50m SH1 air rifle standing event to become the first Indian female to win two medals in the Paralympics.
BY: AMIT GUPTA