Indian shooter Avani Lekhara created history by winning the gold medal at the Paralympics. Now, Bollywood celebrities have taken to their social handles to congratulate the winner for creating history. The 19-year-old became the first woman from India to win a Paralympics gold medal. She finished with a Paralympic Record and in-process equalled the World Record with 249.6 points. She won the gold in the women's R2 -- 10m Air Rifle standing SH1 event.
Abhishek Bachchan took to his Twitter handle and congratulated her, writing, "A gold-en moment for India! Hats off @AvaniLekhara on becoming the first Indian woman to win gold at #TokyoParalympics2021"
Kareena Kapoor also wished her on Instagram.
Akshay Kumar tweeted, "Congratulations #AvaniLekhara for hitting the bullseye Direct hit and creating history by becoming the first Indian woman to win a #Paralympics gold medal Sports medalWhat a debut! #Tokyo2020"
Rakul Preet Singh wrote, "And it’s a golddddd !! Congratulations #avanilekhara !! India is so proud of you !"
"Congratulations to Team India at the #ParalympicsTokyo2020 it’s raining medals and you all have made us all so so proud. Latest a gold for @AvaniLekhara in 10m air rifle. Awesome stuff," wrote Arjun Rampal.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi too congratulated shooter Avani Lekhara for clinching the gold medal. He tweeted, ''Phenomenal performance @AvaniLekhara! Congratulations on winning a hard-earned and well-deserved Gold, made possible due to your industrious nature and passion towards shooting. This is truly a special moment for Indian sports. Best wishes for your future endeavours.''
Sophie Choudry
