Avani Lekhara Wins in Best Female Debut Category.

Why in news?

• Avani this year became the first-ever female Paralympic gold medallist from India.

About Avani Lekhara

• The 19-year-old broke the Paralympic record and equalled the World record in the women’s 10m SH1 air rifle standing final.
• The first woman to win a gold medal in Olympic or Paralympic Games, Avani Lekhara added more glitter to her gold as she won the Best Female Debut award in the 2021 Paralympic Sports Awards announced in a virtual ceremony.
• Avani this year 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. It was also India’s first Paralympic medal in shooting.