Manu Bhaker Eyes Second Olympic Medal in 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team Event

Manu Bhaker collaborates with Sarabjot Singh to reach the bronze playoff in the 10m air pistol mixed team event. Arjun Babuta misses the podium in the men's 10m air rifle event, finishing fourth. Ramita Jindal ends seventh in the women's 10m air rifle final.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Chateauroux | Updated: 29-07-2024 16:47 IST | Created: 29-07-2024 16:47 IST
Manu Bhaker Eyes Second Olympic Medal in 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team Event
Manu Bhaker

A confident Manu Bhaker placed herself in contention for a second Olympic medal as she combined with Sarabjot Singh to make the bronze playoff of the 10m air pistol mixed team event. Arjun Babuta succumbed to pressure, finishing fourth in the men's 10m air rifle competition on Monday.

Ramita Jindal ended seventh in the women's 10m air rifle final, shooting a score of 145.3. Babuta, who shot a total of 208.4 in the air rifle individual final, saw his hopes dashed with a last shot of 9.5 compared to his competitor's 10.7.

Bhaker, coming off a historic bronze in the 10m women's air pistol event, and Sarabjot Singh scored 580 to advance to the medal round, facing Korea's Oh Ye Jin and Lee Wonho next.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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