NEW DELHI: Indian shooter Manu Bhaker secured the bronze medal in the Women’s 10m Air Pistol event at the Paris Olympics, marking a significant moment in her career and Indian sports history.
Bhaker’s journey to the podium was paved with both challenges and triumphs. Her performance at the Tokyo Olympics was marred by a pistol malfunction, a setback that could have easily derailed her aspirations.
However, displaying remarkable fortitude, she channelled the disappointment into motivation, intensifying her training and refining her technique under Rana’s expert tutelage.
Her efforts culminated in a historic qualification for the final round in Paris, becoming the first Indian woman to achieve this feat in two decades. This victory was further amplified by her bronze medal win, a historic first for an Indian woman in Olympic shooting.
Her coach, Jaspal Rana, a seasoned figure in the shooting fraternity, expressed immense pride in Bhaker’s accomplishment. “I am happy that Manu’s hard work has paid… This is a proud moment for me,” he told ANI, acknowledging the countless hours of rigorous training and unwavering dedication that ultimately translated into this historic win.
Bhaker’s journey to the podium was paved with both challenges and triumphs. Her performance at the Tokyo Olympics was marred by a pistol malfunction, a setback that could have easily derailed her aspirations.
However, displaying remarkable fortitude, she channelled the disappointment into motivation, intensifying her training and refining her technique under Rana’s expert tutelage.
Her efforts culminated in a historic qualification for the final round in Paris, becoming the first Indian woman to achieve this feat in two decades. This victory was further amplified by her bronze medal win, a historic first for an Indian woman in Olympic shooting.
Her coach, Jaspal Rana, a seasoned figure in the shooting fraternity, expressed immense pride in Bhaker’s accomplishment. “I am happy that Manu’s hard work has paid… This is a proud moment for me,” he told ANI, acknowledging the countless hours of rigorous training and unwavering dedication that ultimately translated into this historic win.
Bhaker’s score of 221.7 secured her the third position on the podium, finishing behind South Korea’s Ye Jin, who clinched gold with an Olympic record of 243.2 points, and Kim Yeji, who secured silver with 241.3 points.
Bhaker’s success serves as an inspiration for aspiring athletes across the nation, demonstrating that with unwavering commitment and perseverance, even the loftiest goals are attainable.
Manu Bhaker’s bronze medal at the Paris Olympics is not just a personal victory; it’s a testament to the power of resilience, the reward of dedication, and a beacon of hope for the future of Indian sports.
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