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