In a heart-pounding display of precision and nerves of steel, the Indian shooting duo of Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh have etched their names in Olympic history. On Day 4 of the Paris Olympics 2024, they clinched the bronze medal in the 10m air pistol mixed team event at the Chatearoux Shooting Centre, adding a second medal to India's tally.
Manu Bhaker Creates History
With this victory, Manu Bhaker has become a beacon of inspiration for aspiring athletes across India. She now holds the distinction of being the first Indian to secure two Olympic medals in a single game, having already claimed bronze in the women's 10m Air Pistol event earlier in the competition.
๐๐ง๐ medal ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐๐ง๐๐ข๐, a new ๐๐ก๐๐ฉ๐ญ๐๐ซ ๐ข๐ง ๐ก๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐จ๐ซ๐ฒ ๐ First athlete to win โ๏ธ Olympic medals for independent India at the same edition! ๐ฎ๐ณ
Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh clinch the ๐ฅ in the mixed team 10m air pistol bronze medal match ๐ฅ@issf_official |โฆ pic.twitter.com/aa6DzYzeRq
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Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh Win Bronze Medal
The path to the podium was no cakewalk for Bhaker and Singh. In a fiercely competitive qualification round, they finished third with an impressive 580 points, including 20 perfect shots. This stellar performance set the stage for their bronze medal showdown.
Facing off against the Korean pair of Xue Li and Wonho Lee, Bhaker and Singh showcased their mettle. In a display of skill and composure, they outgunned their opponents with a decisive 16-8 victory. The Korean duo, who had finished fourth in qualifications with 579 points and 18 perfect shots, were left to rue their near-miss.
As Bhaker and Singh celebrate their bronze, all eyes turn to the gold medal match. The Turkish team of Sevval Ilayda Tarhan and Yusuf Dikec, who equalled the qualification Olympic record with 582 points, will face Serbia's Zorana Arunovic and Damir Mikec in what promises to be an electrifying final.
Sarabjot Singh Joins the Elite Club
Bronze ๐ฅ For INDIA ๐ฎ๐ณ
โ Doordarshan Sports (@ddsportschannel) July 30, 2024
๐ซ Sarabjot Singh and Manu Bhaker beat Korean opponents by 16-10 in the Final ๐#Paris2024#Cheer4Bharat#Olympics#Shooting@realmanubhakerpic.twitter.com/YQIiT3E9Zw
This victory marks Sarabjot Singh's entry into an exclusive group, as he becomes the sixth Indian shooter to clinch an Olympic medal. His partnership with Bhaker has proven to be a winning combination, bringing glory to the nation.
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Manu Bhaker: Rewriting the Record Books
Bhaker's achievements in Paris extend beyond her medal tally. She had already made history by becoming the first Indian woman shooter in two decades to reach an Olympic final in an individual event. This feat harks back to Suma Shirur's trailblazing performance in the 10m air rifle event at the 2004 Athens Olympics.
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