Indian shooters Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh win bronze in the 10m air pistol mixed team event, securing India’s second medal at the Paris Olympics 2024.
In a momentous victory for Indian sports, Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh clinched the bronze medal in the 10m air pistol mixed team event at the Paris Olympics 2024. This achievement marks India’s second medal at the Games and further cements Bhaker’s status as a trailblazing athlete in Indian shooting history.
Indian shooters Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh triumphed over their Korean competitors with a score of 16-10, securing the bronze medal in the 10m air pistol mixed team event. This victory brings India’s medal tally to two at the 33rd Summer Games in Paris.
Manu Bhaker’s remarkable performance in Paris has set a new record for Indian sports. She is now the first Indian athlete post-independence to win two medals in a single Olympic Games, having already earned a bronze in the women’s 10m air pistol event earlier. This exceptional feat puts her alongside British-Indian athlete Norman Pritchard, who won two silver medals in the 1900 Olympics, albeit in the pre-Independence era.
Reflecting on their victory, Bhaker said
Winning two medals at the Olympics is a dream come true. Sarabjot and I worked incredibly hard for this, and it’s an honor to bring pride to our country
Sarabjot Singh in joy, said,
This bronze medal is a testament to our dedication and the support we’ve received from our coaches, family, and fans.
Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh’s stunning achievement at the Paris Olympics 2024 is a joyous moment for Indian sports. Now India is having 2 Medals on tally and jumped to 22nd Position in the list.
