Published 16:40 IST, January 6th 2025
Discussing how the accident changed her life, Avani expressed gratitude for the challenging journey and said it helped her become the person she is today. Follow:
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Indian Para shooter Avani Lekhara recently made an appearance at the House of Glory podcast, an initiative started by the Olympic medalist Gagan Narang Sports Promotion Foundation. The two-time Olympic Gold medalist reflected on her journey of becoming a para-athlete and the importance of mental health in the process of becoming a successful shooter.
At the age of 10, Avani was paralyzed from the waist below after a car accident. Not letting the challenges hold her back, she took up the sport of shooting in 2015 and since then, went on to win multiple national and international-level tournaments. In 2020, Avani also created history by becoming the first Indian woman to win a Paralympic Gold medal in Tokyo.
Discussing how the accident changed her life, Avani expressed gratitude for the challenging journey and said it helped her become the person she is today.
“It has been a roller coaster journey. I was not handed everything and had to start from point zero. Before the accident, I was a different kid. I was more into dancing, singing, and all such hobbies. After the accident, it was pretty difficult to restart life in a wheelchair. Your life is completely changed. Yo
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