Paris Olympics 2024: Manu Bhaker Achieves Historic Bronze in Women’s 10m Air Pistol, Securing India’s First Medal in Paris
Paris Olympics 2024: Manu Bhaker Achieves Historic Bronze in Women’s 10m Air Pistol, Securing India’s First Medal in Paris
Manu Bhaker, thanks to her medal at Paris 2024, becomes the first woman shooter from India to win an Olympics medal, joining four other male shooters in an elusive club.
In a remarkable achievement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has praised Manu Bhaker for her historic performance at the Paris Olympics 2024. Bhaker clinched the bronze medal in the 10m air pistol event, marking India’s first shooting medal in 12 years.
Before the Paris 2024 Olympics, Indian shooters had secured four medals, but none were won by female competitors. The last shooting medals for India were earned at the London 2012 Olympics, where Gagan Narang won bronze in the men’s 10m air rifle and Vijay Kumar secured silver in the men’s 25m rapid fire pistol.
On social media, Modi lauded Bhaker’s achievement, writing, “A historic medal! Congratulations to @realmanubhaker for winning India’s FIRST medal at the #ParisOlympics2024! Securing bronze is especially significant as she is the first Indian woman to win an Olympic shooting medal. An extraordinary accomplishment!”
ull list of Indian shooting medallists so far at the Olympics
| Shooter | Event | Medal | Olympics |
| Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore | Men’s double trap | Silver | Athens 2004 |
| Abhinav Bindra | Men’s 10m air rifle | Gold | Beijing 2008 |
| Gagan Narang | Men’s 10m air rifle | Bronze | London 2012 |
| Vijay Kumar | Men’s 25m rapid fire pistol | Silver | London 2012 |
| Manu Bhaker | Women’s 10m air pistol | Bronze | Paris 2024 |
Manu Bhaker’s bronze medal not only ends a long wait for a shooting medal but also makes her the first female Indian shooter to reach the Olympic podium. This victory highlights her exceptional skill and dedication, bringing pride to the nation and inspiring future generations.It must be noted that Manu Bhaker also became the first Indian woman to qualify for the 10m air pistol women’s final round at any Olympics.
