Avani Lekhara: 'Kitchen shooting helped me win gold'

Avani Lekhara is a history maker.

The 20-year old became India’s first female Paralympic gold medallist by winning the 10m air rifle title in Tokyo.

A law student, she credits her family for setting up a digital shooting range at home during lockdown as a crucial element to her Paralympic success.

This video is part of the third edition of BBC's India Sportswoman of The Year. Head here to find out more about the nominees and vote for your favourite.

Reporter: Vandna Vijay, Shoot edit: Shubham Koul & Jamshaid Ali

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