Manu Bhaker’s Bronze Opens India’s Medal Account at Paris Olympics
Previous Tokyo 2020 Olympics, Manu Bhaker faced disappointment. She couldn’t deliver to win a medal in three events. This visibly upset her but her determination didn’t waver. During her second Olympics, she won a bronze medal. She won the women’s 10m air pistol event and became India’s first medal at the Paris 2024 Games. Moreover, it is the first Olympic medal for an Indian female shooter.
Manu Bhaker’s Bronze: A Strong Olympic Start
During the competition, Manu performed pretty well. She qualified for the final in third place and maintained strong momentum. Though, she is facing tough competition. However, she remained in the medal race throughout the event. ultimately winning the bronze medal. Although she missed out on the silver medal by a margin of 0.1. Meanwhile, she showcased exceptional skill and determination. The gold medal was secured by Ye Jin Oh of South Korea. Manu’s journey doesn’t end there. She will take part in the women’s 10m pistol mixed team event. Not only that, but she will compete in the women’s 25m pistol events in the coming days. This is a good sign for India, with this experience, she could win more medals in these two upcoming competitions. This displays her unwavering commitment to the sport.
Manu Bhaker’s Remarkable Comeback
“Obviously, I dreamt about it, but being here, standing with the medal around my neck. It feels surreal. I feel like I’m on top of the world,” Manu stated, holding her bronze medal.
During the match, she slipped to fourth place in the 10m air pistol finals. However, Manu found strength when her coach, Jaspal Rana provided full assistance to her. His courage helped her regain confidence, and then deliver a remarkable performance. Finally, she secured her place in the medal standings. Her calmness and resilience are quite applaudable. Prepare to keep up with the most recent news and updates from Starpunternews. This will keep you on track and provide the most recent Paris Olympics 2024 Games information.
