Manu Bhaker made history at the Paris Olympics 2024 by securing India’s first medal with a bronze in the Women’s 10m Air Pistol event. The event took place at the Chatearoux Shooting Centre on Sunday, where Bhaker delivered an impressive performance to finish third with a score of 221.7. The competition was fierce, with Bhaker finishing behind two top-tier South Korean shooters. Jin Ye Oh clinched the gold medal, setting a new Games record with a remarkable score of 243.2, while her compatriot Kim Yeji secured the silver with a total of 241.3.
At just 22 years old, Manu Bhaker’s achievement is monumental as she becomes the first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal in shooting. This win also marks the end of India’s 12-year drought for a podium finish in shooting at the Olympic Games. The last Indian shooters to win medals were Gagan Narang, who won bronze in the 10m air rifle, and Vijay Kumar, who won silver in the 25m rapid fire pistol, both at the London 2012 Olympics. Furthermore, Bhaker’s accomplishment is notable as she is the first Indian woman shooter to reach an Olympic final in an individual event in the last 20 years. She joins the ranks of distinguished Indian shooters who have won Olympic medals, making her the fifth Indian to achieve this feat.
This victory is especially sweet for Bhaker, coming three years after a disappointing performance at the Tokyo Games, where she missed qualifying for the final in the same event due to a pistol malfunction. Her resilience and determination have paid off, earning her a place in the annals of Indian sports history. Manu Bhaker’s triumph not only brings pride to the nation but also serves as an inspiration for aspiring athletes across India. Her success at the Paris Olympics 2024 is a testament to her skill, perseverance, and dedication to the sport of shooting.
Manu Bhaker made history at the Paris Olympics 2024 by securing India’s first medal with a bronze in the Women’s 10m Air Pistol event. The event took place at the Chatearoux Shooting Centre on Sunday, where Bhaker delivered an impressive performance to finish third with a score of 221.7. The competition was fierce, with Bhaker finishing behind two top-tier South Korean shooters. Jin Ye Oh clinched the gold medal, setting a new Games record with a remarkable score of 243.2, while her compatriot Kim Yeji secured the silver with a total of 241.3.
At just 22 years old, Manu Bhaker’s achievement is monumental as she becomes the first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal in shooting. This win also marks the end of India’s 12-year drought for a podium finish in shooting at the Olympic Games. The last Indian shooters to win medals were Gagan Narang, who won bronze in the 10m air rifle, and Vijay Kumar, who won silver in the 25m rapid fire pistol, both at the London 2012 Olympics. Furthermore, Bhaker’s accomplishment is notable as she is the first Indian woman shooter to reach an Olympic final in an individual event in the last 20 years. She joins the ranks of distinguished Indian shooters who have won Olympic medals, making her the fifth Indian to achieve this feat.
This victory is especially sweet for Bhaker, coming three years after a disappointing performance at the Tokyo Games, where she missed qualifying for the final in the same event due to a pistol malfunction. Her resilience and determination have paid off, earning her a place in the annals of Indian sports history. Manu Bhaker’s triumph not only brings pride to the nation but also serves as an inspiration for aspiring athletes across India. Her success at the Paris Olympics 2024 is a testament to her skill, perseverance, and dedication to the sport of shooting.
