Historic Win: Manu Bhaker Clinches India's First Medal at Paris Olympics

Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Manu Bhaker for winning India's first medal at the Paris Olympics. Bhaker's bronze in the 10m air pistol event marks the first time an Indian woman has secured a shooting medal at the Olympics. Modi personally congratulated her on the monumental achievement.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday hailed Manu Bhaker for winning India's first medal at the Paris Olympics and said her success is even more special as she becomes the first woman to win a medal in shooting for India.

A resilient Manu Bhaker ended India's 12-year wait for a shooting medal in the Olympics by becoming the first markswoman from the country to finish on the podium with a bronze in the 10m air pistol event of the Paris Games here on Sunday.

''A historic medal! Well done, @realmanubhaker, for winning India's FIRST medal at #ParisOlympics2024! Congrats for the Bronze,'' Modi said in a post on X.

''This success is even more special as she becomes the first woman to win a medal in shooting for India. An incredible achievement!'' he added.

Modi later called up Manu Bhaker to congratulate her on the win, officials said.