Tokyo Paralympics: Avani Lekhara becomes the first Indian shooter to win Gold at Paralympics

Avani Lekhara scripted history by becoming India's first Paralympic medalist in shooting.

Avani won the gold medal in 10m Rifle SH1 event with a finals score of 249.6 .

By doing so she became the youngest Indian Paralympian to win a medal at the Paralympic games.

Avani performed brilliantly against the competitors who were the top 5 ranked shooters in the women's SH1 category.

Avani's gold is India's first gold at the Tokyo Paralympics.

Her medal today took the Indian medal tally to a count of 7 medals which moves India to 33rd spot in the medal tally rankings.