Manu Bhaker Clinches Historic Bronze at Paris Olympics

Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded Manu Bhaker for securing India's first medal at the Paris Olympics. Bhaker made history by becoming the first Indian woman to win a shooting medal, earning a bronze in the 10m air pistol event. Modi emphasized the significance of her achievement.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday praised Manu Bhaker for clinching India's first medal at the Paris Olympics, hailing her accomplishment as especially significant.

Manu Bhaker broke India's 12-year drought for an Olympic shooting medal by securing a bronze in the 10m air pistol event, making her the first Indian woman to reach the podium in this category.

In a post on X, Modi stated, “A historic medal! Well done, @realmanubhaker, for winning India's FIRST medal at #ParisOlympics2024! Congrats for the Bronze. This success is even more special as she becomes the first woman to win a medal in shooting for India. An incredible achievement!”