
Manu Bhaker has scripted history as she became first Indian player in 33 years of history in Olympics to win 2 medals in a single edition.
Paris Olympics 2024, Sarabjot Singh and Manu Bhaker Win Bronze Medal in 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team: India has been scripting history in Paris Olympics 2024 as India added yet another bronze medal to the medal tally. Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh have won the bronze medal match in the 10m air pistol mixed team event 16-10.
Not only this but also Manu Bhaker has scripted history as she became the first Indian player in the 33 years of history in the Olympics to win 2 medals in a single edition.
Earlier, Manu Bhaker had won a bronze medal in the 10m Air Pistol Individual event, becoming the first Indian woman to have won a medal in the shooting event. As of now, Notably, this was India's 6th medal in the history of shooting in the Olympics.
Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh were up against the Republic of Korea's Lee Wonho and Oh Ye Jin. Despite a 0-pointer in the 1st series, India managed to pick up the pace and level Korea behind. India reached the winning 16-point-mark in 13 shots wherein both Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh backed each other to mark the win.
Likewise, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to X and wrote: "Our shooters continue to make us proud! Congratulations to Manu Bhaker 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."