Avani Lekhara: ‘Kitchen shooting helped me win gold’

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4 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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Team Nigeria Jets to Cairo for 11th World Para Powerlifting Championships

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October 7, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

Excitement is high as Team Nigeria’s para powerlifting contingent departed Nigeria on Tuesday, October 7, for the 11th World Para Powerlifting Championships set to take place in Cairo, Egypt, from October 9 to 18, 2025.

The milestone event marks the first-ever World Championships to be hosted on African soil, symbolizing a new era for the sport on the continent.

The first batch of Team Nigeria athletes left the country on Tuesday amid cheers and well-wishes from officials, fans, and supporters.

The second batch of the contingent is scheduled to depart tomorrow, October 8, from Lagos, completing the full team that will represent the nation at this landmark competition.

Speaking ahead of the departure, officials expressed confidence in the team’s readiness and determination to uphold Nigeria’s longstanding reputation as a force to be reckoned with, in global para powerlifting.

The National Sports Commission (NSC) reaffirmed its full support for the athletes, emphasizing the government’s commitment to promoting inclusivity and excellence in sports.

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