Manu Bhaker is carrying India on high. Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh won India’s second medal at the Paris Olympics 2024, securing bronze in the 10m mixed team air pistol event. This achievement marks India’s second medal in the ongoing games. Both the athletes made India proud once again.Â
The Thrilling Match and the Incredible Win:
Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh qualified for the bronze medal match on Monday and secured a 16-10 victory against South Korea, boosting India’s medal count in shooting at the Paris Olympics 2024. This win marked India’s second medal in shooting at these Games. Along with that, this is Sarabjot Singh’s first Olympic medal.
The match followed a race-to-16-points format, with the first pair to reach 16 points being declared the winners. South Korean shooters started strong, scoring 20.5 points in the first series. Manu and Sarabjot scored 18.8, giving Korea a 2-0 lead. In the second series, Korea shot 19.9 points, but Manu and Sarabjot’s combined score of 21.2 tied the match at 2-2.
In the next round, Manu and Sarabjot both hit 10.4 points, totaling 20.8. Korea’s Oh Ye Jin scored 9.1, giving India a 4-2 lead. India then extended their advantage to 6-2 with another series win, ultimately securing the bronze medal.
Manu’s Incredible Records:
Indian sports have seen many celebrated Olympic athletes, including KD Jadhav, Major Dhyan Chand, Karnam Malleswari, Abhinav Bindra, Saina Nehwal, Sushil Kumar, PV Sindhu, and Neeraj Chopra. These athletes have brought immense pride to the nation with their achievements.
However, none have managed to win multiple medals at a single Olympics. Manu Bhaker has now achieved this remarkable feat at just 22 years old, making her second Olympic appearance even more notable. Her success marks a significant milestone in Indian sports history.
The dynamic duo of Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh delivered exceptional teamwork and precision on day 4 of the Olympics, winning India’s first medal of the day. Their impressive performance, which earned global praise, marks a high moment for Indian sports and brings immense pride to the nation.
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