– First Indian to Win Multiple Medals: Manu Bhaker has become the first athlete from independent India to win two medals in a single edition of the Olympics ¹.
Bronze Medal in Women’s 10m Air Pistol: Bhaker claimed a historic bronze in the women’s 10m air pistol final on Sunday, July 28, 2024 ¹.
– Bronze Medal in Mixed Team Event: She paired up with Sarabjot Singh to finish third in the mixed team event of the same discipline, winning another bronze medal on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 ¹.
Defeated South Korean Team: The Indian duo defeated the South Korean combination of Lee Wonoho and Oh Yeh Jin 16-10 to win the bronze medal at Chateauroux’s shooting range ¹.
– Ended India’s 12-Year Wait: The medal ended India’s 12-year wait for a shooting medal at the Games, making Manu the first Indian markswoman to bag a podium-finish at the Olympics ¹.
– Chance to Add a Third Medal: Manu will have the chance to add a third medal to her name at the Paris Olympics when she participates in the women’s 25m air pistol event on Friday .
HISTORIC WIN FOR INDIA: MANU BHAKER BECOMES FIRST ATHLETE TO WIN MULTIPLE MEDALS IN SINGLE OLYMPICS
Paris, July 30, 2024: In a groundbreaking achievement, Indian shooter Manu Bhaker has become the first athlete from independent India to win two medals in a single edition of the Olympics. Bhaker, 22, paired up with Sarabjot Singh to win the bronze medal in the mixed team event of the 10m air pistol discipline at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
This historic win comes just days after Bhaker claimed a bronze medal in the women’s 10m air pistol final on Sunday, July 28, 2024. With this achievement, Bhaker has ended India’s 12-year wait for a shooting medal at the Games and has become the first Indian markswoman to bag a podium-finish at the Olympics.
The Indian duo defeated the South Korean combination of Lee Wonoho and Oh Yeh Jin 16-10 to win the bronze medal at Chateauroux’s shooting range. Bhaker’s impressive performance has made her the second Indian after Norman Pritchard to win two Olympic medals in a single edition of the Games.
Bhaker will have the chance to add a third medal to her name at the Paris Olympics when she participates in the women’s 25m air pistol event on Friday. This achievement is a testament to Bhaker’s skill and determination, and has made India proud .