Manu Bhaker's Historic Bronze in Paris: A Nation Rejoices

Ace shooter Manu Bhaker's bronze medal at the Paris Olympics has been celebrated across India. With her third-place finish in the 10m air pistol event, Bhaker became the first Indian woman shooter to win an Olympic medal. The achievement garnered praise from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and various sports icons.

Ace shooter Manu Bhaker's historic bronze medal in the Paris Olympics was celebrated far and wide across India, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the sports fraternity joining in hailing her achievement on Sunday.

Bhaker became the first Indian woman shooter to claim an Olympic medal by finishing third in the 10m air pistol event. Her triumph opened India's account in the Paris Games and ended a 12-year wait for its much-hyped shooters.

Prime Minister Modi tweeted, ''A historic medal! Well done, @realmanubhaker, for winning India's FIRST medal at #ParisOlympics2024! Congrats on the Bronze. An incredible achievement!'' Celebrations erupted nationwide as people rejoiced by bursting crackers.