Manu Bhaker Wins India's First Medal at Paris Olympics, Hailed by Leaders

Chief Ministers Nayab Singh Saini and Bhagwant Mann, along with other leaders, praised Manu Bhaker for winning India's first medal at the Paris Olympics. Manu's 10-meter air pistol bronze ended India's 12-year shooting medal drought. Celebrations erupted in her hometown as her achievement was widely celebrated.

Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Sunday congratulated Manu Bhaker for securing India's first medal at the Paris Olympics, a long-awaited dream realized by Haryana's 'dhakar' daughter.

Notable political figures, including Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and former Chief Ministers Bhupinder Singh Hooda and Amarinder Singh, also praised Manu's accomplishment, emphasizing its national importance.

Celebrations erupted in Manu's hometown of Goria, Jhajjar district, as villagers rejoiced over the 22-year-old's bronze victory in the 10-meter air pistol event. The young markswoman's resilience ended India's 12-year wait for an Olympic shooting medal.