Paralympics | Lekhara has emerged as role model, proud of her: Deepa Malik

The shooter created history by becoming the first Indian woman to win two Paralympic medals

Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) President Deepa Malik on Friday lauded shooter Avani Lekhara, who created history by becoming the first Indian woman to win two Paralympic medals, saying the trailblazing athlete has emerged as a “role model” for the country's youngsters. “She has risen above all the challenges. The way she (Lekhara) showed maturity to handle the pressure during competition, she has emerged as a role model and we are so proud of her," Mailk said at a virtual press conference, facilitated by official broadcasters Eurosport, after the 19-year-old scripted history. "A gold and a bronze from the same Paralympics, people will have to work very hard to kind of reach that mark, she has set the benchmark so high and inspired so many with her performance, absolutely proud of her," said Malik who herself won a shot put silver in the 2016 Paralympics.