Manu Bhaker And Sarabjot Singh Bring Home Bronze For India In 10m Air Pistol At Paris Olympics 2024

Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh secured India's second medal at the Paris Olympics 2024 with a bronze in the 10m mixed team air pistol event on Tuesday. The duo, who advanced to the bronze medal match after qualifying on Monday, achieved a commanding 16-10 victory over South Korea.

This win not only boosts India's shooting medal tally but also cements Manu Bhaker's place in history as the first athlete from independent India to win multiple medals at a single Olympic Games. Her impressive performance comes just after she became the first Indian woman shooter to clinch an Olympic medal.

Indian sports has been graced by several illustrious Olympic athletes, including KD Jadhav, Major Dhyan Chand, Karnam Malleswari, Abhinav Bindra, Saina Nehwal, and Neeraj Chopra. Despite their achievements, none have managed to win multiple medals in a single Games, a feat now accomplished by Manu at just 22 years of age. As Manu gears up for the 25m air rifle event, she is on the brink of making history with a potential hat-trick of medals. The match followed a race-to-16-points format, with India maintaining a strong lead throughout, despite a late comeback attempt by Korea. The final series saw India clinch the bronze with a decisive 16-10 win.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised their skill and teamwork, highlighting Manu's consistent excellence and dedication.

Taking to X, PM Modi wrote,''Our shooters continue to make us proud Congratulations to @realmanubhake and Sarabjot Singh for winning the Bronze medal in the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team event at the #Olympics. Both of them have shown great skills and teamwork. India is incredibly delighted.

For Manu, this is her second consecutive Olympic medal, showcasing her consistent excellence and dedication. #Cheer4Bharat.''