‘India is incredibly delighted’: PM Modi hails Manu Bhaker, Sarabjot Singh for historic bronze

New Delhi: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was all praise for India’s ace shooters Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh, who scripted history at the ongoing Paris 2024 Olympics. The ace duo clinched a bronze medal in the 10m Air Pistol Mixed event after edging past a formidable Korean team 16-10 in the bronze medal match. Bhaker and Sarabjot brought India’s second medal at the Paris Games and both have come in shooting.

Bhaker opened India’s account on Saturday, claiming a bronze medal in the women’s 10m Air Pistol Individual event and becoming the first Indian woman to win a shooting medal at the Olympics.

PM Modi, who spoke to Bhaker after the historic bronze on Saturday, hailed her and Sarabjot for clinching India’s second medal in Paris.

“Our shooters continue to make us proud!

Congratulations to @realmanubhaker and Sarabjot Singh for winning the Bronze medal in the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team event at the #Olympics . Both of them have shown great skills and teamwork. India is incredibly delighted.

For Manu, this is her second consecutive Olympic medal, showcasing her consistent excellence and dedication. #Cheer4Bharat”

Our shooters continue to make us proud!

Congratulations to @realmanubhaker and Sarabjot Singh for winning the Bronze medal in the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team event at the #Olympics. Both of them have shown great skills and teamwork. India is incredibly delighted.

For Manu, this… pic.twitter.com/loUsQjnLbN

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 30, 2024

Indian President Draupadi Murmu and Home Minister Amit Shah also congratulated the bronze-medal-winning pair.

Congratulations to Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh for winning bronze medal for India in the mixed team 10 metre air pistol event for shooting!
Manu Bhaker has created history, becoming the first woman shooter from India to win two medals in the same Olympic games. She has done us…

— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) July 30, 2024

Another medal for India!

Well done, @realmanubhaker and @Sarabjotsingh30. You have enhanced the pride of the Tiranga by winning bronze medal in the 10-metre Air Pistol Mixed event at the #ParisOlympics2024.

Your electrifying performance despite tremendous pressure shows the… pic.twitter.com/v0RaMUD10P

— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) July 30, 2024

Manu Bhaker etches her name in history books

The Haryana shooter continued her sensational run at Paris 2024 by scripting more history on Monday. By winning the bronze in the mixed team event, Bhaker became the first Indian athlete post-independence to claim two medals  in single edition of the Olympics. She also became the second Indian woman after PV Sindhu to win two medals at Olympic Games.

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