Indian shooting sensation Manu Bhaker made history by winning the bronze medal in the Women’s 10m Air Pistol final at the Paris Olympics. This is India’s first medal at the Games and a significant achievement for the young sharpshooter.
Bhaker displayed exceptional composure and skill under immense pressure to secure the podium finish. Her performance is a testament to her talent and dedication, marking a moment of immense pride for the nation. With this historic medal, Bhaker joins an elite group of Indian athletes who have brought glory to the country on the world’s biggest sporting stage.
Shooter Arjun Babuta has secured his place in the men’s 10m air rifle final with a seventh-place finish in qualification, scoring 630.1. Unfortunately, Sandeep Singh finished 12th and did not qualify.
Ramita Jindal already through to the summit clash of the women’s event. Earlier, rower Balraj Panwar qualified for the quarterfinals of the men’s single sculls after finishing second in the repechage round. Later in the day, Bhaker will be competing in the 10m air pistol women’s final, aiming for India’s maiden medal in Paris.
