Manu Bhaker wins Bronze: India registers its first win at Paris Olympics 2024

The young and the first Indian woman shooter to win an Olympic medal, Manu Bhaker, opened India’s account for medals at the Paris Olympics 2024.

It’s a big win for India as it registers its first win at the Paris Olympics 2024, with Manu Bhaker winning a bronze in the women’s shooting 10m air pistol event. India’s first win at the Olympic Games in Paris was possible because of the extraordinary talents and tenacity that young Manu Bhaker showcased in her game.

Manu Bhaker registers first win for India at the Olympic Games in Paris.

On Sunday, July 28, young and determined Manu Bhaker clinched a bronze medal for India, becoming the first Indian woman shooter to win an Olympic medal. She won the coveted bronze medal at the women’s shooting 10m air pistol event.

Manu Bhaker’s brilliant redemption arc with Paris Olympics 2024.

In 2020, during the Tokyo Olympics, luck wasn’t on the side of this young athlete; which was also her maiden Olympic appearance, where she was entrusted with representing the nation across three keynote shooting events, namely women’s 10m air pistol, women’s 25m pistol and mixed 10m air pistol events. She couldn’t qualify for the finals then, but on Sunday, at the Paris Olympics 2024, her brilliance at her game helped her create a redemption arc that could inspire others.

“A dream come true,” says Bhaker.

Taking to X, the young Indian woman athlete expressed her gratitude and wrote, “Winning this medal is a dream come true, not just for me but for everyone who has supported me. I am deeply grateful to the NRAI, SAI, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Coach Jaspal Rana, sir, the Haryana government, and OGQ. I dedicate this victory to my country for their incredible support and love.”

PM Modi congratulated Manu on her win, posting on X, “A historic medal! Well done, @realmanubhaker, for winning India’s FIRST medal at #ParisOlympics2024! Congrats on the Bronze. This success is even more special as she became the 1st woman to win a medal in shooting for India. An incredible achievement! #Cheer4Bharat”