Manu Bhaker Eyes Historic Third Medal in Paris Olympics

Indian shooter Manu Bhaker is set for the final of the 25m pistol event at the Paris Olympics, aiming for her third medal. Bhaker's strong performance in the qualification stage places her as a top contender.

Indian shooting star Manu Bhaker is poised to secure a historic third medal at the ongoing Paris Olympics, as she enters the final round of the women's 25m pistol shooting event on Saturday. Bhaker's impressive performance in the qualification has kept her medal hopes alive, marking her as India's top contender.

During the precision stage, Bhaker ranked second with a score of 590-24x, underscoring her formidable talent. Another Indian shooter, Esha Singh, finished 18th with 581 points. Bhaker's consistent excellence positions her strongly for the final showdown. She has already clinched two bronze medals at these games and sets her sights on an unprecedented third.

Other Indian athletes in action include Anant Jeet Singh Naruka, Maheshwari Chauhan, Raiza Dhillon in Skeet events, archers Deepika Kumari and Bhajan Kaur, golfer Shubhankar Sharma, boxer Nishan Dev, and sailors Vishnu Saravanan and Nethra Kumanan, highlighting a busy day for Team India in Paris. (ANI)