Indian para shooter Avani Lekhara has made history! On Friday, she won a gold medal at the ongoing Paris 2024 Paralympics, setting a new Paralympics record in the women’s 10m air rifle standing SH1 event. At just 22 years old, Avani has already claimed three Paralympics medals, including two golds, breaking multiple records. She is the first Indian, male or female, to win gold medals in back-to-back Paralympic events. Her spectacular achievement has garnered applause from all corners of the world, including Bollywood celebrities. Let’s see what the stars had to say.
Bollywood celebs congratulated Avani Lekhara for her accomplishment at Paris 2024 Paralympics
Ayushmann Khurrana Celebrates India’s Victory
Ayushmann Khurrana, the popular Bollywood actor, couldn’t contain his pride and excitement. On his Instagram Stories, he wrote, "What an amazing day for India at the Paralympics. Feeling super proud."
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Kareena Kapoor Khan Sends Warm Wishes
Kareena Kapoor Khan, another well-loved star, took to her Instagram Stories to share a collage of pictures of all the day’s winners. She wrote, "Huge congratulations" and added red heart emojis along with the Indian National Flag emoji.
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Jackky Bhagnani Calls It a Phenomenal Achievement
Actor-producer Jackky Bhagnani was all praise for Avani and other Indian winners. He said, "What a phenomenal achievement! Congratulations to Avani Lekhara on winning a gold medal and Mona on winning bronze at the Paralympics. Your success is nothing short of extraordinary and incredibly inspiring. We are all so proud of you."
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Sonali Bendre Proud of the Champions
Sonali Bendre shared a picture of the winners and expressed her joy by writing, "Medals are home again," accompanied by a red heart and the National Flag emoji.
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Impact on India’s Standing at the Paralympics
With four medals secured on Day 2, India has climbed to the 14th spot on the Paris Paralympics 2024 medal table. The country is hopeful of collecting more medals to finish in the Top 10.
Avani’s journey is a testament to her hard work and dedication. As India continues to cheer for her, it’s clear that she has become an inspiration for many, both within the country and worldwide. Bollywood’s outpouring of support is a humble acknowledgment of her extraordinary achievements.
