India’s female Para-athletes swimming against the tide

India’s female Para-athletes swimming against the tide

Lady Commonwealth

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February 28, 2022

By Veronica Elishya

19-year-old Avani Lekhara made history at the Tokyo Paralympics last summer, becoming the first Indian female to win a Paralympic gold (CREDIT: TWITTER @TOKYO2020HI)

JALANDHAR, Punjab (CU)_Being a sportswoman in India comes with societal opposition and gender discrimination, while poverty and the lack of facilities also come as major hindrances. The situation is only worse for disabled female athletes who have to overcome all of these challenges and many more.

19-year-old Avani Lekhara made history at…