Rajasthan appoints gold medalist Avani Lekhara as 'Beti Bachao Beti Padhao' ambassador

Avani Lekhara finished first in the women’s 10m air rifle standing (SH1 class) at Tokyo Paralympics. 

Avani Lekhara etched her name in the history books after becoming the first female para athlete from the country to clinch a gold medal at the Tokyo Paralympics. The 19-year-old shooter on Monday finished first in the women’s 10m air rifle standing (SH1 class).  It was a remarkabale performance by Avani, which saw her beat the reigning champion Zhang Cuiping of China and Ukraine’s Iryna Shchetnik, who finished second and third, respectively.  Commending Avani's achievment, the Rajasthan government appointed the 19-year-old as the ambassador for Beti Bachao Beti Padhao campaign in the state.