Manu Bhaker Shines in 25m Sports Pistol, Secures Olympic Finals Spot

Indian pistol shooter Manu Bhaker delivered an impressive performance in the 25m sports pistol event, finishing second in qualification and advancing to the Olympic finals. Bhaker scored 590 points, trailing only Hungary's Veronika Major. India has secured three medals in shooting, with Bhaker contributing two bronze medals.

Indian pistol shooter Manu Bhaker delivered a superb performance in the 25m sports pistol event, securing second place in the qualification round and earning a spot in the Olympic finals on Friday.

The 22-year-old, who has already won two bronze medals in the 10m women's air pistol and the 10m air pistol mixed team events, shot 294 in the 'precision' round and an impressive 296 in the rapid round, totaling an aggregate score of 590.

Bhaker is just two points behind the leader, Veronika Major of Hungary, who shot an aggregate score of 592, equaling the Olympic record. India has secured three medals in shooting so far, with Bhaker bagging two and Swapnil Kusale taking bronze in the 50m rifle three-positions on Thursday.