Pavani wins 3 silver medals National Para Shooting championship

18-year-old Banoth Pavani, the youngest Para-Air rifle shooter from Telangana to stand on the national stage this year, showcased outstanding grit and promise by securing three silver medals

Hyderabad: Aditya Mehta Foundation (AMF) informed that its athletes won two gold and four silver in the sixth National Para Shooting championship in Delhi.

The 18-year-old Banoth Pavani, the youngest Para-Air rifle shooter from Telangana to stand on the national stage this year, showcased outstanding grit and promise by securing three silver medals, even while competing with seniors in the 10m air rifle standing junior, mixed junior and mixed categories.

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Khushbu, a 15-year-old from Uttar Pradesh, won two gold in the 10m air rifle standing juniors and junior mixed categories and a silver in the mixed category.

“Both athletes are rapidly rising talents in para sports air rifle shooting and are currently preparing for major international events, including the Asian Games, Commonwealth Games, and the 2028 Paralympics. Their early success at such a young age reflects their strong future in Para Sports – Air Rifle Shooting,” AMF said in a release.

AMF thanked Invesco, Alcon, and GMMCO for supporting the team, and Flutter Entertainment India for supporting above 18 year old para-athletes of AMF.