Manu Bhaker Wins Historic Bronze in 10m Air Pistol Shooting at Paris Olympics
- Manu Bhaker displayed remarkable composure to secure a historic bronze medal in the women's 10m air pistol event at the Paris Olympics, marking India's first shooting medal in 12 years. - Overcoming the heartbreak of a pistol malfunction at the Tokyo Olympics, Bhaker's journey from contemplating retirement to winning bronze is a testament to her resilience. - Bhaker's performance in the final rounds was stellar, finishing third with a score of 221.7, narrowly missing the silver medal by 0.2 points to South Korea's Kim Yeji. - South Korea's Oh Ye Jin set a new Olympic record with a total score of 243.2, surpassing the previous record held by Vitalina Batsarkshkina. - Hailing from Jhajjar, Haryana, Bhaker's journey in sports began with multiple disciplines before she discovered her passion for shooting in 2016, leading to a series of national and international triumphs. Source: Hindustan Times
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