Manu Bhaker, India’s two-time Olympic medallist, advanced to her third final at the Paris 2024 Olympics. On August 2, Friday, she secured a spot in the medal round of the women’s 25m pistol event. This achievement marks another milestone in Bhaker’s distinguished career as she continues to showcase her skill and precision on the global stage. Her performance in the qualifying rounds has set the stage for a strong finish, and fans are eagerly anticipating her performance in the upcoming medal showdown.
Manu Bhaker Eyeing For Third Medal:
In the women’s 25m pistol event, Manu Bhaker achieved a second-place finish, amassing a total of 590 points in the precision and rapid rounds. She trailed Hungary’s Veronika Major by just 2 points, who tied the Olympic qualification record with an impressive 592 points.
Bhaker’s performance secured her a strong position in the rankings, showcasing her exceptional shooting skills and competitive spirit. Major’s record-equalling score highlighted the high level of competition, but Bhaker’s close finish underscored her determination and talent on the Olympic stage.
Esha Singh, who participated in the qualification round, finished in 18th place and did not advance to the final. On the other hand, Manu Bhaker has emerged as a strong contender for her third medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Having already secured two bronze medals in the women’s 10m air pistol and the mixed 10m air pistol events, Manu’s exceptional performance continues to captivate fans and analysts alike.
With her sights set on another podium finish, Manu remains a favorite in the competition. Her consistent excellence and medal-winning prowess have set high expectations as she competes in the women’s 25m pistol event. Fans are eager to see if she can add yet another medal to her impressive tally at these Games.
Manu Bhaker had a rough beginning in the initial series of her precision round, scoring only two 10s out of her first five shots. Nevertheless, she demonstrated remarkable resilience by rebounding with five consecutive 10s, closing the series on a high note. Her ability to recover swiftly and finish strong underscores her skill and mental toughness, solidifying her status as a top competitor in the event.
Manu began the rapid round with an impressive perfect score of 100 in the first series and maintained her momentum in the second, hitting four 10s out of five shots. She then secured her spot in the next round by scoring an additional ten 10s, finishing second overall. This strong performance has positioned her well for the final, scheduled for August 3 at 1:30 PM IST, where she will compete for another medal.
Esha Singh Faced Defeat:
Esha had a challenging start, scoring 95 and 96 in her first two series. However, she finished strong with a perfect score of 100, placing her 10th in the round. Her initial performance in the rapid round was promising, but the consistency of hitting 9s impacted her overall score, resulting in 97 and 96 points in the first two series.
In the third series, Esha hit eight 10s, but a 9 and an 8 brought her total to 97 points. Ultimately, Esha Singh’s efforts in the qualification round placed her 18th, falling short of advancing to the final.
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