Avani Lekhara has won the gold medal at the Chateauroux 2022 World Cup today. The Tokyo Paralympian has won in the R8 event – women's 50m rifle 3 positions SH1 with a score of 458.3. She beat Veronika Vadovicova of Slovakia to win this title and gold for India.

Home Minister Amit Shah and Sports Minister Anurag Singh Thakur have congratulated Avani Lekhara on her feat.
In a tweet, Mr Shah said, our ace shooter, Avani Lekhara did it again, this time in the R8 event – women's 50 metres rifle 3 positions SH1 at the Chateauroux 2022. He said, India rejoices her remarkable accomplishment.
 
Mr Thakur said, our Champion wins her 2nd Gold medal at Chateauroux 2022 WSPS World Cup. He said, the TOP Scheme para-shooter made an impressive comeback to win Gold in R8-Women's 50 metres 3 Positions SH1. Mr Thakur said, it is truly exceptional and India is proud of her.