Renowned shooter Manu Bhaker, aged 22, achieved a significant milestone as she secured an Olympic medal for India by clinching the third position in the 10m air pistol event. This remarkable victory marked the commencement of India’s success at the Paris Games after a 12-year drought for its shooters. Hailing from Jhajjar, Haryana, Bhaker displayed immense determination to secure the bronze with an impressive score of 221.7.**
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his heartfelt congratulations to Bhaker for her outstanding achievement in winning the Bronze medal for India. He highlighted the exceptional nature of her success, being the first woman to bring home a shooting medal for the country. In a social media post, Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the historic moment and commended Manu Bhaker for securing India’s inaugural medal at the #ParisOlympics2024. He expressed his admiration for her accomplishment.
**During a congratulatory conversation, the Prime Minister acknowledged the challenges Bhaker faced during her campaign at the Tokyo Olympics due to a malfunctioning gun. He empathized with her for narrowly missing the silver medal and acknowledged her resilience in overcoming past setbacks.
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