September 16, 2024 5:05 PM

Indian shooter Manu Bhaker scripts history, becomes first Indian woman to win medal in shooting at Olympics

Manu Bhaker secured a bronze medal in the Women's Air Pistol event at the Paris Olympics 2024 on Sunday, becoming the first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal in shooting. Bhaker's score of 221.7 points earned her the third place, marking India's first medal in the ongoing Olympics. This historic win represents a remarkable comeback for the 22-year-old shooter. It was a redemption arc for Manu after her pistol malfunctioned in Tokyo Olympics. The gold medal went to South Korea's Ye Jin, who ...