Triumphant Turnaround: Manu Bhaker's Historic Wins at Paris 2024 Olympics

Manu Bhaker made history at the Paris 2024 Olympics by winning two shooting bronze medals, becoming the first Indian athlete since 1900 to achieve this feat. Her triumphs in the 10m air pistol events underscore her resilience after a setback in Tokyo 2020, propelling India's impressive Olympic performance.

In a significant milestone for Indian sports, shooter Manu Bhaker made history at the Paris 2024 Olympics by securing two bronze medals, a feat unmatched by any Indian athlete since Norman Pritchard in 1900. Bhaker opened India's medal tally with a bronze in the women's individual 10m air pistol event, becoming the first Indian woman shooter to attain an Olympic medal.

Bhaker's second triumph came alongside Sarabjot Singh in the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team event, where the duo outperformed South Korea's Lee Wonho and Oh Ye Jin with a 16-10 score. Their victory marked India's inaugural shooting team medal at the Olympics. Although Bhaker narrowly missed a historical treble by finishing fourth in the women's 25m pistol event, her Paris achievements elevate her status as India's most successful woman shooter.

Bhaker's resurgence follows her challenges at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, where a malfunction cost her a medal. Her determination and resilience have reached new heights, adding to a career already rich with accolades from the World Championships, Asian Games, Commonwealth Games, and Youth Olympic Games.

India's overall performance at Paris 2024 was remarkable, securing a total of six medals. Swapnil Kusale and the men's hockey team contributed to this tally with medals in rifle shooting and consecutive bronze performances, respectively. Neeraj Chopra and Aman Sehrawat also impressed in their respective disciplines, rounding out a promising showing for Team India.

The impressive haul reflects India's burgeoning prowess across a diverse range of sports, setting the stage for continued success in future international competitions. (ANI)

(With inputs from agencies.)