Ashana Sinha
Avani Lekhara, a 22-year-old Indian Paralympian and rifle shooter from Rajasthan. She has won gold medal in the 10m air rifle standing at the 2024 Summer Paralympics at Paris.
Avani is currently ranked World No. 1 in Women's 10m Air Rifle SH1 according to the World Shooting Para Sport Rankings, reflecting her dominance in the sport.
Avani was paralyzed below the waist following a car accident at the age of 11. Despite this life-changing event, she pursued sports as a form of rehabilitation.
Avani was inspired to take up shooting after reading the autobiography of Abhinav Bindra, India’s first individual Olympic gold medalist.
Alongside her sporting career, Avani is also committed to her education and is enrolled in a five-year law degree program at the University of Rajasthan.
Avani is assisted by the GoSports Foundation, a Bangalore-based sports association that supports her training and development.