Avani Lekhara: ‘Kitchen shooting helped me win gold’

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3 years ago

February 13, 2022

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

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Airwarrior Basketball Club Chairman, Celebrates Sallah with Journalists in Abuja

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10 hours ago

June 7, 2025

The Gleamer

The event, filled with camaraderie and appreciation, provided an opportunity for Alhaji Solademi to acknowledge the vital role of the media in national development and the promotion of sports in Nigeria.

In a warm gesture of unity, oneness, togetherness and goodwill, the Chairman of Air Warriors Basketball Club, Abuja, Alhaji Abddulmajid Solademi, hosted a group of Basketball Journalists on Saturday at his residence in celebration of the Sallah festivities in Abuja.

The gathering that shows the importance of love, peace, and unity values which is crucial not just for the advancement of basketball, but for the overall progress of the nation.

However, the Sallah is a time to reflect on our shared humanity,” he said. “It’s a moment to support one another and to uphold the values that bring us together, rather than divide us.”

Guests at the event shared stories, enjoyed meals, Asun Rice, Oriental rice, Jollof Rice, Swallow in variety with a lot of drinks that mede them to engaged in meaningful discussions on the development of sports in Nigeria, with a special focus on grassroots basketball.

Many attendees praised Solademi for his unwavering support for the sporting community and his ongoing commitment to using sports as a powerful tool for youth empowerment and social transformation.

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