Paris Olympics 2024: Manu Bhaker And Sarabjot Singh Clinch Second Medal For India

A historic moment for Indian shooting as Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh have secured the bronze medal in the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team event!

This is India’s second medal at the Paris Olympics, with Manu already bagging a bronze in the women’s 10m air pistol.

The duo displayed incredible composure throughout the match, leading 4-2 after the third series and extending their advantage to 8-2 after the fifth. Despite a late surge from South Korea, the Indian pair held their nerve to clinch the bronze.

A Double Dose of Glory for Manu Bhaker

This victory marks a monumental achievement for Manu Bhaker, who becomes the first Indian to win multiple medals at a single Olympics. She joins an elite group of Indian athletes – Norman Pritchard, Sushil Kumar, and PV Sindhu – who have won multiple Olympic medals. However, Manu has etched her name in history as the first Indian to accomplish this feat at a single Games.

India’s Shooting Dream Team Shines

The Indian pair qualified for the bronze medal match with a strong third-place finish in the qualification round, amassing 580 points with 20 perfect shots. They defeated South Korea’s Xue Li and Wonho Lee in a thrilling bronze medal match.

What’s Next?

While India celebrates this incredible achievement, the focus now shifts to the gold medal match between Turkey and Serbia. The Turkish team, who equaled the Olympic qualification record, will face a tough challenge from the Serbian duo.

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