Indian shooter Manu Bhaker made history at the Paris Olympics 2024 by becoming the first Indian woman to win a medal in the shooting event. Bhaker clinched a bronze medal in the women's 10m air pistol event with a score of 221.7, marking India's first shooting medal at the Games. Following this, Bhaker teamed up with Sarabjot Singh to secure another bronze in the 10m air pistol mixed team event, making her the first Indian athlete to win two medals in a single Olympic Games since independence. The duo defeated the South Korean team 16-10 to earn the medal. Bhaker's achievements have been widely celebrated, with congratulations pouring in from various quarters, including the Indian cricket fraternity.
