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India Avani Lekhara is a Paralympic rifle shooter who has distinguished herself by becoming the first Indian woman to secure multiple Paralympic medals, setting new benchmarks in the sport.
Appointed as the brand ambassador, this national initiative aims to address gender discrimination, improve the child sex ratio, and promote the education and empowerment of girls across India. Lekhara's role as ambassador symbolizes the campaign's commitment to intersectional empowerment, promoting not only gender equality but also the visibility of women with disabilities in national discourse.
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Avani Lekhara was gifted a custom-made Mahindra XUV700 by Anand Mahindra, Chairman of the Mahindra Group, after winning historic gold at the Paralympics.
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Born on November 8, 2001, in Jaipur, Rajasthan, Avani Lekhara’s life took a significant turn in 2012 when a car accident at age 11 resulted in paraplegia. Encouraged by her father, she initially pursued archery as part of her rehabilitation before discovering her passion for shooting in 2015, drawing inspiration from Olympic gold medalist Abhinav Bindra. Her dedication quickly led to success, and she began accumulating victories at both national and international levels, establishing herself as a formidable force in para-shooting.
Lekhara’s career reached a significant milestone at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, where she made history by becoming the first Indian woman to win a Paralympic gold medal, securing it in the R2 Women’s 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 event. She further solidified her status by winning a bronze medal in the R8 Women’s 50m Rifle 3 Positions SH1, making her the first Indian female Paralympian to win two medals in a single Games. She continued her impressive performance at the Paris 2024 Paralympics, defending her 10m air rifle standing SH1 title and breaking her own world record, achieving her third Paralympic medal and becoming the first Indian woman to win two gold medals in the Games’ history.
Beyond her athletic achievements, Lekhara is also a disability rights advocate. She leverages her platform to draw attention to accessibility issues and promote inclusivity in sports and public infrastructure. Her advocacy efforts include public engagements and collaborations with NGOs, contributing to policy dialogues on disability rights. Lekhara’s achievements have been recognized with prestigious national awards, including the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna and the Padma Shri, solidifying her role as an influential figure who inspires individuals, particularly women with disabilities, to overcome barriers and pursue their goals.
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