In a moment of historic significance, Indian shooters Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh clinched the bronze medal in the 10m air pistol mixed team event at the Paris Olympics 2024. This triumph not only marks a milestone for Indian shooting but also cements Bhaker’s place in Olympic history.
On Day 4 of the Paris Games, Bhaker and Singh delivered a stellar performance, overcoming their South Korean opponents with a decisive 16-10 victory to secure the bronze medal. This win is particularly noteworthy as it is India’s second medal at the 2024 Olympics, following Bhaker’s earlier bronze in the women’s 10m air pistol event.
Manu Bhaker’s achievements at the Paris Olympics are nothing short of historic. By winning two bronze medals, Bhaker has become the first Indian woman to achieve this feat at any Olympic Games. Her success also makes her the first Indian athlete, regardless of gender, to win two medals at the same Olympics since India’s independence.
The news of Bhaker and Singh’s historic achievement has sparked widespread celebration and admiration across the country. Cricketing legends Mithali Raj and Jhulan Goswami took to social media to express their pride and congratulations.
Mithali Raj, the former Indian cricket captain, took to X to congratulate the two-time Olympic medal winner Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh: “Congratulations, Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh, for clinching bronze in the 10m air pistol mixed team event! Your dedication has paid off handsomely. Manu, you’ve made history as the first Indian to bag two medals at the same Olympics! The entire nation is cheering for you!”
Congratulations, @realmanubhaker and @Sarabjotsingh30, for clinching 🥉 in the 10m air pistol mixed team event! Your dedication has paid off handsomely.
Manu, you’ve made history as the first Indian to bag 2 medals at the same Olympics! The entire nation is cheering for you! 🇮🇳… pic.twitter.com/9HifSCnZw1
— Mithali Raj (@M_Raj03) July 30, 2024
Jhulan Goswami, former Indian fast bowler, shared her pride in a tweet saying, “It fills me with pride to witness our youth making history for the country! Congratulations, Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh, for winning the bronze medal in the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team Event. Proud of you both!”
It fills me with pride to witness our youth making history for the country! 🇮🇳
Congratulations, @realmanubhaker and @Sarabjotsingh30, for winning the bronze medal in the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team Event. Proud of you both🥉🇮🇳#ManuBhaker #SarabjotSingh #ParisOlympics… pic.twitter.com/0YV7eqsi4h— Jhulan Goswami (@JhulanG10) July 30, 2024
The Indian medal tally now stands at 2, and the nation eagerly anticipates more moments of glory as the Games continue. As India celebrates these achievements, the nation looks forward to more inspiring performances and hopes to add many more medals to the tally in the days to come.