Manu Bhaker became the first Indian female shooter to win an Olympic medal. She took the third prize in women’s 10m air pistol event.
New Delhi: India’s only shooting gold medallist at the Olympics, Abhinav Bindra hailed Manu Bhaker’s dedication, hard work and passion after the latter claimed the country’s first medal at the ongoing Paris Olympics 2024 on Sunday. The 22-year-old Bhaker, who hails from Jhajjar in Haryana, fought hard to get the bronze with a score of 221.7 in the women’s 10m air pistol final event.
Korea’s Kim Yeji claimed the silver with a total of 241.3 while her compatriot Jin Ye Oh bagged the gold with a Games record of 243.2. She also became the first Indian female shooter and fifth overall from the country to win an Olympic medal.
“Heartiest congratulations to Manu Bhaker for clinching the bronze medal in the air pistol event at Paris 2024! Your relentless dedication, hard work, and passion have truly paid off. It’s incredible to witness your skill and determination, bringing pride to India with each shot. This achievement is a testament to your perseverance and determination. Keep shining, Manu! #Paris2024 #ProudMoment #ShootingStar,” Bindra, who grabbed the gold in 2008 Beijing Olympics, said.
Heartiest congratulations to Manu Bhaker for clinching the bronze medal in the air pistol event at Paris 2024!
Your relentless dedication, hard work, and passion have truly paid off. It’s incredible to witness your skill and determination, bringing pride to India with each…
— Abhinav A. Bindra OLY (@Abhinav_Bindra) July 28, 2024
PM Modi called Bhaker’s feat as ‘historic’. “A historic medal! Well done, @realmanubhaker, for winning India’s FIRST medal at #ParisOlympics2024! Congrats for the Bronze. This success is even more special as she becomes the 1st woman to win a medal in shooting for India. An incredible achievement!,” he said.
A historic medal!
Well done, @realmanubhaker, for winning India’s FIRST medal at #ParisOlympics2024! Congrats for the Bronze. This success is even more special as she becomes the 1st woman to win a medal in shooting for India.
An incredible achievement!#Cheer4Bharat
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 28, 2024
India cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir took his time out to congratulate Bhaker. “Congratulations #ManuBhaker on getting India’s first medal! You’ve made 
proud!” said Gambhir.
Congratulations #ManuBhaker on getting India’s first medal! You’ve made
— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) July 28, 2024
India’s first shooting Olympic medallist Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore also congratulated the youngster.
Manu Bhaker makes history as
She clinched a bronze medal in shooting, marking a stellar achievement for Indian sports. Congratulations to Manu on this remarkable feat!
@realmanubhaker pic.twitter.com/pqrkFz58lq
— Col Rajyavardhan Rathore (@Ra_THORe) July 28, 2024
