Manu Bhaker Makes History at Paris Olympics

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma praised Manu Bhaker for winning India's first medal at the Paris Olympics. Bhaker clinched a bronze in the 10m Air Pistol event, marking her as the first Indian woman to ever win a shooting medal in the Olympics.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday lauded Manu Bhaker for winning India's first medal at the Paris Olympics.

''Congratulations to young and ace shooter @realmanubhaker for clinching a Bronze Medal at the 10M Air Pistol,'' he said on X.

''It is historic on two counts - India's first medal at #ParisOlympics2024 and for the first time a woman from India wins a medal in shooting,'' Sarma said.

A resilient Manu Bhaker ended India's 12-year wait for a shooting medal in the Olympics by becoming the first markswoman from the country to finish on the podium with a bronze in the 10m air pistol event of the Paris Games.

(With inputs from agencies.)