Shooter Bhaker opens India's medal tally at Paris Olympics

Ace India shooter Manu Bhaker finished third to secure a bronze medal in the final of the Women's Air Pistol event in the ongoing Paris Olympics 2024 on Sunday.

She became the first Indian woman to win a medal in shooting at the Olympics. Bhaker brought India's first medal in the ongoing mega event as she won a bronze medal with a score of 221.7.

It was a redemption arc for Bhaker after her pistol malfunctioned in Tokyo Olympics. She scripted history by becoming the first Indian woman in 20 years to reach an shooting final in an individual event of Olympics since Suma Shirur in 2004.

Several prominent personalities took to social media to congratulate the young 22-year-old shooter.

Let's take a look at the wishes.

PM Modi took to X and congratulated Bhaker and called it a historic medal.

Sachin Tendulkar took to his official X account and said that the Indian shooter had shown immense strength and determination to win the medal at the Paris Olympics. He added that Manu Bhaker has made India proud.

The former shooter, Abhinav Bindra, notably India's first-ever individual gold medalist in Olympic history, took to social media and congratulated the 22-year-old player, saying that it's incredible to witness her skill and determination.

On the opening day, Bhaker finished third in the qualification round of Women's 10 Metre Air Pistol to qualify for the final at the ongoing Paris Olympics on Saturday. While Rhythm Sangwan failed to make her place in the final after finishing in 15th place.

(ANI)