| Avani Lekhara Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 3 in |
| Weight | 56 kg |
| Date of Birth | November 8, 2001 |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Avani Lekhara is an Indian Paralympian and rifle shooter who rose to fame after she won a gold medal in the 10m air rifle standing at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics. On the other hand, as of August 2021, Avani was ranked at No 5 in the world in the Women’s 10m Air Rifle standing SH1 (World Shooting Para Sports Rankings).
Born Name
Avani Lekhara
Nick Name
Avani
Sun Sign
Scorpio
Born Place
Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
Residence
Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
Nationality
Education
She studied at Kendriya Vidyalaya No. 3, Jaipur.
Avani trained at the Lakshya Shooting Academy in Mumbai in 2018, under the careful guidance of former Indian shooter Shirur.
As of August 2021, she had been pursuing a degree in Law from Rajasthan University.
Occupation
Paralympian, Rifle Shooter
Family
- Father – Praveen Lekhara (Senior Rajasthan Administrative Officer)
- Mother – Shweta Jewaria (Officer)
- Siblings – Arnav Lekhara (Brother)
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 3 in or 160 cm
Weight
56 kg or 123.5 lbs
Race / Ethnicity
Asian (Indian)
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Heart-shaped face
- Thick eyebrows
- Thin lips
Religion
Hinduism
Avani Lekhara Facts
- She is very close to her family.
- Avani began shooting professionally in 2015 at Jagatpura Sports Complex in Jaipur.
- She has been supported by GoSports Foundation through the Para Champions Programme.
- In 2012, Avani was involved in a car accident that left her with complete paraplegia. She was only 11 years old at the time.
- It was her father who encouraged her to take up a sport during which Avani chose to take up shooting.
- Avani won her first big game at the National Shooting Championship in 2015.
- One of the earliest posts that Avani uploaded to her Instagram account was on October 6, 2017.
- Her win at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics marked her first gold medal win. On the other hand, it also made her the first Indian woman to win a Paralympic Gold Medal.
- Avani has cited former Olympic champion Abhinav Bindra as her inspiration.
- She lives each day with the motto “Life consists not in holding good cards, but playing those you hold well.”
Featured Image By Avani Lekhara / Instagram
