Who has won gold in 10m air rifle standing SH1 event at Para Shooting World Cup 2022?

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Correct Answer : Option (B) - Avani Lekhara

Tokyo Paralympic champion Avani Lekhara won the gold medal in R2- women's 10m air rifle standing SH1 event at the Para Shooting World Cup 2022 in Chateauroux, France on June 7, 2022. With the win, she has become the first Indian paralympic shooter to secure a spot in the 2024 Paris Paralympics.

Avani Lekhara had thanked the Prime Minister for supporting her after she won gold and secured a spot for Paris 2024.

"Proud to bring home the gold medal in the R2 10M Air Rifle SH1 event with a WR score & 1st #Paris2024 Quota, at the #Chateauroux2022. My 1st Int. event since the @paralympics. A big thank you to everyone who has supported me! @narendramodi @ianuragthakur @ParalympicIndia @Media_SAI, " Avani Lekhara had tweeted after winning the gold medal..

Source : Business Standard

Published On : June 8, 2022

Category : Sports

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