Question

    Sports Journalists' Federation of India (SJFI)

    Para-athlete Woman of the Year Award 2021 winner Avani Lekhara plays which sport?
    A Badminton Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Javelin throw Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Shotput Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Shooting Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Avani Lekhara (born 8 November 2001 in Jaipur) is an Indian Paralympian and rifle shooter from Rajasthan. She won a gold medal in the 10m air rifle standing and a bronze medal in the 50m rifle 3 positions at the 2020 Summer Paralympics. As of January 2023, Lekhara was ranked world no. 1 in Women's 10m Air Rifle standing SH1 (World Shooting Para Sport Rankings) and has competed in the 2018 Asian Para Games.

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