Jaipur : Today is a very important day in the Para Olympics being held in Paris. India’s medal account can be opened today. Interestingly, among the athletes from whom India is expecting medals today, two are from Jaipur. Two women from Jaipur have qualified for the rifle shooting of the Para Olympics being held in Paris. Avni Lekhara and Mona Agarwal will aim for medals today. Avni has won gold medals in the past as well. Mona Agarwal is participating in the Olympics for the first time. The opening ceremony of the Paris Paralympics took place on Wednesday at 11:30 pm Indian time and with this an exciting chapter in sports history began. This time all the players of the world will be seen competing for medals in a total of 549 events in 22 sports. Mona, who started her athletic career at the age of 29, has two children. While fulfilling all the responsibilities, she kept practicing continuously, now her eyes are on winning the Olympic gold medal.
Avni won gold and bronze in 2020 Paralympics
Avni Lekhara is now a well-known name in shooting. She won both gold and bronze in the 2020 Paralympics. She became the first female athlete to win gold for India. By winning two medals in this Olympics, she created a record of becoming the first Indian female athlete to win two medals in an Olympics. Even after this, she won the gold medal in the Para Shooting World Cup. There is consistency in her performance. That’s why India has great expectations from her. Avni, a resident of Jaipur, will aim in 10 meter air rifle standing today. Avni Lekhara is now a well-known name in shooting. She won both gold and bronze in the 2020 Paralympics. She became the first female athlete to win gold for India.
Avni was left behind, Mona is also expected to medal
Mona Agarwal, a resident of Jaipur, won the gold medal in the Para World Cup held in Delhi and qualified for the Olympics. In this World Cup, she defeated Olympic gold medalist Avani Lekhara. Now she wants to win a medal for India in Paris. Today she will aim for a medal in the Women’s 10 meter air rifle standing.
