Avani Lekhara clinched India's first gold in Tokyo Paralympics by winning women's 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 event, while Yogesh Kathuniya won the silver medal in men's discus throw F56 event. Lekhara shot 249.6, equalling a world record.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Deepa Malik, president of Paralympic Committee of India, congratulated Lekhara on the achievement.
"Heartiest congratulations to Avani Lekhara for winning India's first medal in para shooting. The young shooter kept her calm and won the medal by equalling the world record," tweeted Malik.
"Phenomenal performance Avani Lekhara! Congratulations on winning a hard-earned and well-deserved Gold, made possible due to your industrious nature and passion towards shooting. This is truly a special moment for Indian sports. Best wishes for your future endeavours," tweeted PM Modi.
