Manu Bhaker Secures Historic Bronze at Paris Olympics

Manu Bhaker made history by becoming the first Indian woman shooter to win a medal at the Paris Olympics, securing a bronze in the 10m air pistol event. The Congress party, including its leaders Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi, and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, congratulated her on the remarkable achievement.

In a landmark achievement, Indian shooter Manu Bhaker won her nation's first medal at the Paris Olympics, clinching a bronze in the 10m air pistol event on Sunday.

This marks a significant milestone as Bhaker ends India's 12-year drought for an Olympic shooting medal and becomes the first Indian woman to reach the podium in this event. The Congress party lauded her achievement, with President Mallikarjun Kharge praising her skill and resilience in a post on X.

Kharge's sentiment was shared by former Congress president Rahul Gandhi and General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, who both highlighted the historic nature of Bhaker's win and its inspiring potential for future athletes.

(With inputs from agencies.)