India Celebrates As Bhaker And Singh Bag Bronze In Paris Olympics Shooting

Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh have added another medal to India's tally by winning the bronze in the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team event. This victory brings immense pride to the nation and marks India's second medal in the ongoing multi-sport event.

"I am just glad to win (my second medal), I feel proud and thank everyone for their blessings. I and my partner (Sarabjot) discussed our strategy before the match and are happy that everything fell in place," the 22-year-old Haryana girl said after clinching the medal.

In a post on X (formerly known as Twitter), the Prime Minister expressed his admiration for the shooters and their outstanding performance:

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

The Prime Minister's message highlighted the exceptional skills and teamwork displayed by Manu and Sarabjot, acknowledging their dedication and hard work that led to this prestigious victory.

Manu Bhaker's performance at the Paris Olympics has been nothing short of historic. By securing the bronze in the mixed team event, she became the first Indian shooter to win two medals in a single Olympics.

This achievement underscores her consistent excellence and unwavering dedication to the sport. Manu's journey, marked by rigorous training and relentless pursuit of excellence, inspires aspiring athletes across the country.

For Sarabjot Singh, the bronze medal is a testament to his resilience and determination. After narrowly missing out on qualification in the individual event, Sarabjot made a remarkable comeback in the mixed-team event.

Nationwide Celebrations: Cricket Fraternity Hails Duo

The victory of Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh has sparked celebrations across India. Sports enthusiasts and citizens alike have taken to social media to express their joy and pride. The achievement of the Indian shooters is seen as a testament to India's growing prowess in shooting sports.

Beijing Olympics gold medallist shooter Abhinav Bindra took to his handle on X, congratulating the duo for their historic feat. He wrote, "Manu & Sarabjot: You've done what no Indian shooting pair has done before. India's first Olympic shooting team medal. Savour this moment, you've earned it! Proud"

"Heartiest congratulations to Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh for winning the Bronze medal in the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team event at the Paris Olympics! This victory is a testament to unwavering hard work and dedication. Special congratulations to Manu Bhaker for creating history by winning two medals at the same Olympics," wrote Colonel Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore.

"And that's another medal from the Shooting range!! Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot win the Bronze medal for India. That's a double medal for Manu in one Olympic Games and she still has one more event left," former India Olympian shooter Heena Sidhu posted on X.

Parth Jindal, co-owner of JSW Sports, wrote, "Medal no 2 for INDIAAAAAA - medal number 2 for @realmanubhaker and Sarabjot Singh #RuknaNahiHain @Paris2024 - come on - Vande Mataram JAI HIND India India India India India."

BCCI Honourary Secretary Jay Shah posted on X, "Second medal for India! ???? @realmanubhaker and @Sarabjotsingh30 ~ you both were clinical today at the 10m air pistol mixed team bronze medal match! ???? Your resilience throughout the event was incredible. ???? Cherish this moment - it brings immense pride to our nation!"

Former India cricketer Dodda Ganesh congratulated Manu Bhaker for winning two medals in two days at the Paris Olympics. She became the first athlete in Independent India to win two medals in a single edition of this quadrennial competition.

Aakash Chopra, former cricketer and JioCinema commentator, also hailed Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh for making India proud with their achievements.

The success of Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh serves as an inspiration as they continue competing at Paris Olympics 2024. Their achievements remind us of what can be accomplished with dedication, hard work, and teamwork.