Shooter Avani Lekhara, who won India's first gold medal in the Paris Paralympics 2024, lost her second medal after coming very close. After winning the gold medal in the 10m air rifle SH1, Avani now performed well in the 50m rifle 3 position SH1 final, but she finished 5th. However, after this memorable performance, she is sure to become rich. She will be given a prize money of Rs 3 crore on her return to India. Let us tell you, earlier Avani Lekhara had also won a total of 2 medals including a gold medal in the 10m air event SH-1 in the 2020 Paralympics.

Avni lost after coming very close to the second medal

India's Avani Lekhara had a good start in the women's 50m rifle 3 position SH1 final.

She scored a total of 51.1 in Series 1 of kneeling position. She scored 48.9 points in Series 2. At the same time, she scored a total of 50.9 in Series 3. After 15 shots in kneeling position, she was in second place with a combined score of 150.9. Then she scored a total of 50.6 in Series 1 of prone position. She scored 49.9 in Series 2 and 50.1 in Series 3. But after this round, she reached sixth place.

After this, the standing position round was played.

In Series 1 of standing position, Avni scored a total of 48.8. In Series 2 of standing position, she managed to score 50.4. After which she reached the 5th position. But she had to face defeat in the elimination round.

Rajasthan government will give 3 crore rupees

Avani Lekhara will be given Rs 3 crore by the Rajasthan government for winning the gold medal in Paris Paralympics 2024. Actually, in the budget of 2020-21, it was announced by the Rajasthan government that Rs 3 crore will be given to the player who wins the gold medal in the Olympics and Paralympics. At the same time, Rs 2 crore will be given for the silver medal and Rs 1 crore for the bronze medal.

In such a situation, Avani Lekhara is sure to get Rs 3 crore on returning to India. Earlier, she had also received Rs 3 crore for winning the gold medal in Tokyo Olympics.

In such a situation, Avani Lekhara is sure to get Rs 3 crore on returning to India. Earlier, she had also received Rs 3 crore for winning the gold medal in Tokyo Olympics.