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Paris Paralympics: Jaipur Shooter Avni Wins Gold Medal; Sikar's Mona Agarwal Seals Bronze (Ld)

By IANS News August 30, 2024 • 17:48 PM View: 296

WSPS Para Shooting World Cup: India won two medals on Friday in the ongoing Paralympic Games in Paris as Avni Lekhara and Mona Agarwal from Rajasthan claimed gold and bronze respectively, in the Women's 10m Air Rifle SH-1. Avni had earlier won gold and bronze medals in the 2020 Paralympics too. At the same time, Mona is participating in the Paralympics for the first time.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the duo for their strong outing in the Paralympic Games.

"Congratulations to Mona Agarwal on winning the Bronze medal in the R2 Women 10m Air Rifle SH1 event at the Paris Paralympics 2024! Her remarkable achievement reflects her dedication and quest for excellence. India is proud of Mona," PM Modi wrote on X.