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"Performance For The Ages": Twitter Salutes Double Paralympic Medallist Avani Lekhara

Tokyo Paralympics: Congratulations poured in from all quarters as Avani Lekhara became the first Indian woman to win two medals at the same Paralympic Games.

Abhimanyu Bose
Updated: September 03, 2021 12:59 pm IST

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"Performance For The Ages": Twitter Salutes Double Paralympic Medallist Avani Lekhara

Tokyo Paralympics: Avani Lekhara won the bronze medal in 50m Rifle 3 Positions event.© Twitter

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Avani Lekhara won her second medal at the Tokyo Paralympics on Friday
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated her on her achievement
Several others also hailed her for her heroics

Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the congratulatory messages after 19-year-old shooter Avani Lekhara became the first Indian woman to win two medals at the same Paralympic Games. Lekhara won bronze in the 50m Rifle 3 Positions event on Friday at the Tokyo Paralympics, to add to her gold medal in the women's 10m Air Rifle Standing (SH1) event. "More glory at the Tokyo #Paralympics. Elated by the stupendous performance of @AvaniLekhara. Congratulations to her on bringing home the Bronze medal. Wishing her the very best for her future endeavours," PM Modi tweeted.

More glory at the Tokyo #Paralympics. Elated by the stupendous performance of @AvaniLekhara. Congratulations to her on bringing home the Bronze medal. Wishing her the very best for her future endeavours. #Praise4Para

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 3, 2021

Sports Minister Anurag Thakur hailed her as "India's golden girl".

"India's Golden Girl - Amazing Avani !!! @AvaniLekhara has been absolutely awesome at #Tokyo2020 #Paralympics by winning her 2nd medal ! History has been made," he tweeted.

Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) chief Deepa Malik also congratulated Avani Lekhara, sharing a video from her event.

"Avani Lekhara, take a bow young lady! A Bronze in 50m Rifle to add to your historic Gold at the #Tokyo2020 Paralympics. A performance for the ages! Many Congratulations," wrote Olympic gold medallist shooter Abhinav Bindra.

Several others also congratulated Avani Lekhara on her feat.

India's Golden Girl - Amazing Avani !!!@AvaniLekhara has been absolutely awesome at #Tokyo2020 #Paralympics by winning her 2nd medal !

History has been made !

in Women's 50m Rifle 3P SH1 final#Cheer4India #Praise4Para pic.twitter.com/ljIwXls9UM

— Anurag Thakur (@ianuragthakur) September 3, 2021

.@AvaniLekhara: First Ever Indian Woman to win 2 medals in the same Games!!!
First a Gold and now a Bronze #Praise4Para #Paralympics #Tokyo2020 @narendramodi @ianuragthakur @NisithPramanik @Media_SAI @PTI_News @ParalympicIndia @ShootingPara @nautiyalJP @SumaShirur pic.twitter.com/UNUAuw7qFt

— Deepa Malik (@DeepaAthlete) September 3, 2021

.@AvaniLekhara, take a bow young lady! A Bronze in 50m Rifle to add to your historic Gold at the #Tokyo2020 Paralympics. A performance for the ages! Many Congratulations #Praise4Para

— Abhinav A. Bindra OLY (@Abhinav_Bindra) September 3, 2021

Congratulations to Avani Lekhara for winning the bronze and becoming the first Indian woman to win two medals at #Paralympics. This is an outstanding feat at such a young age. Your consistency & commitment to succeed are an inspiration for all. Best wishes for future endeavours.

— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) September 3, 2021

Avani Lekhara does it again!

Many congratulations to her on bagging a #Bronze medal in the Women's 50m Rifle 3P SH1 event at Tokyo #Paralympics 2020. Her exemplary performances reflect her hard work and determination. My best wishes for her bright future. #AvaniLekhara pic.twitter.com/fvzuTlvMVf

— Vice President of India (@VPSecretariat) September 3, 2021

A proud moment as @AvaniLekhara has won her spectacular 2nd medal #Tokyo2020 #Paralympics
She won Bronze medal in Women's 50m Rifle 3P SH1 and created a history for India #Cheer4India #Praise4Para https://t.co/fyrx6JNSPD

— Kiren Rijiju (@KirenRijiju) September 3, 2021

This is incredible!

Meet @AvaniLekhara - the first Indian woman to win Medals in same #Paralympics!

Take a bow! #Tokyo2020 #Cheer4India #Praise4Para @IndiaSports | @Media_SAI https://t.co/DelkSqyYae

— BCCI (@BCCI) September 3, 2021

And @AvaniLekhara does India proud a second time at the Games, winning a #Bronze with a score of 445.9!

medals now for India. #Tokyo2020 #Paralympics #ShootingParaSport pic.twitter.com/XnzRj0N7Bf

— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) September 3, 2021

Avani Lekhara's bronze took India's medal tally at the Tokyo Paralympics to 12. India has won two gold, six silver and four bronze medals in Tokyo so far.