India clinch six gold to begin Para Asian Games campaign in style

Leading the way was star shooter Avani Lekhara, who clinched gold in the women’s R2 10m air rifle standing SH1 category with a games record score of 249.6. The day’s events were dominated by track and field, contributing 11 of the 17 medals, including five gold. The morning commenced with Indian athletes sweeping all three medals in the men’s club throw F51 event, where Pranav Soorma took home the gold. Soorma shattered the Asian Para Games record with a throw of 30.01m.