PM Modi Congratulates Manu Bhaker on Historic Olympic Bronze Medal

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:21am on 28 Jul 2024,Sunday Sports

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Manu Bhaker for her historic bronze medal in the 10m air pistol event at the Paris Olympics, making her the first Indian woman shooter to win an Olympic medal. Bhaker's achievement marks India's first Olympic shooting medal since 2012. Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini and Union Minister Kiren Rijiju also praised Bhaker, hailing her as an inspiration for young athletes. The 22-year-old from Haryana joins a prestigious group of Indian shooters who have medaled at the Olympics, bringing immense pride to the nation.

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Manu Bhaker Wins India's First Medal at Paris Olympics 2024, A Bronze in 10m Air Pistol

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:14am on 28 Jul 2024,Sunday Sports

Manu Bhaker has made history as the first Indian woman shooter to win an Olympic medal, clinching bronze in the women's 10m air pistol event at the Paris Olympics. Bhaker finished just 0.1 points behind silver medalist Kim Yeji. This marks India's first shooting medal since 2012 and Bhaker’s remarkable comeback after a disappointing Tokyo Olympics due to a pistol malfunction. With this achievement, Bhaker joins an elite group of Indian shooting medalists, bringing pride to the nation.

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Manu Bhaker Wins Bronze in Women's 10m Air Pistol, Becomes First Indian Woman to Win Medal in Shooting at Paris Olympics

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:04am on 28 Jul 2024,Sunday Sports

Manu Bhaker made history on July 28, 2024 by winning the bronze medal in the women's 10m air pistol event at the Paris Olympics. The 22-year-old from Haryana became the first Indian female shooter to win an Olympic medal, marking a significant achievement for India. Manu's performance at the Chateauroux Shooting Centre ended a 12-year wait for a shooting medal for India at the Olympics. Overcoming the disappointments of the Tokyo Olympics, Manu's strong and consistent performance in Paris brought glory to the nation and reaffirmed her status as one of India's top shooters.

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Ramita Jindal Scripts History by Reaching 10m Air Rifle Final at Paris 2024

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:55am on 28 Jul 2024,Sunday Sports

India's Ramita Jindal made history by qualifying for the Women's 10m Air Rifle final at the Paris 2024 Olympics. She became the first female rifle shooter to reach the Olympic final since her coach Suma Shirur in 2004. Ramita scored 631.5, finishing 5th in the rankings, while compatriot Elavenil Valarivan, despite a strong start, ended 10th. Hyojin Ban of Korea set a new Olympic Qualification record with 634.5 points. Ramita’s remarkable performance has set high hopes for India as she continues her quest for an Olympic medal.

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PV Sindhu Dominates in Paris Olympics 2024 Opener with 21-9, 21-6 Victory

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:40am on 28 Jul 2024,Sunday Sports

PV Sindhu, the two-time Olympic medalist, kicked off her Paris Olympics 2024 campaign with a commanding win over Fathimath Nabaaha Abdul Razzaq of the Maldives. In her first Group M match, the Indian shuttler displayed her dominance with a 21-9, 21-6 victory, wrapping up the match in just 29 minutes. Sindhu, who aims to become India's most successful individual Olympian, will face Kristin Kuuba of Estonia in her next group match on July 31. Meanwhile, other Indian shuttlers like HS Prannoy and the men’s doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty also showed promising starts.

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Manu Bhaker Aims for India's First Medal on Day 2 of Paris Olympics 2024

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:23am on 28 Jul 2024,Sunday Sports

On Day 2 of the Paris Olympics 2024, Indian shooter Manu Bhaker is in the spotlight as she competes in the women's 10m Air Pistol final. Bhaker hopes to end India's 12-year Olympic medal drought in shooting and become the first Indian female shooter to win an Olympic medal. Other Indian athletes in action include PV Sindhu in badminton, the women's archery team, and Nikhat Zareen in boxing. The day also features competitions in swimming, table tennis, and tennis, with several medal prospects for Team India.

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UK PM Keir Starmer Shrugs Off Rain Poncho at Paris Olympics, Displays Classic British Resilience

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:32am on 28 Jul 2024,Sunday Sports

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer made headlines during the Paris Olympics opening ceremony by being the only dignitary not wearing a plastic poncho in the pouring rain. The image, widely shared on social media, was seen as a testament to the British "stiff upper lip" attitude. Starmer, who wore a Team GB rain-proof jacket, remarked, "It's British! We are used to the rain," praising the event as "spectacular" and "fantastic." This was Starmer's first official visit to Paris since his landslide election victory, ending 14 years of Conservative rule.

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PR Sreejesh Calls New Zealand Thriller a 'Wake-Up Call' for India in Olympics 2024

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:27am on 28 Jul 2024,Sunday Sports

India's goalkeeper PR Sreejesh described the 3-2 win against New Zealand as a 'wake-up call' for the team. Despite trailing in the first quarter, India made a strong comeback with goals from Mandeep Singh and Vivek Sagar Prasad. Captain Harmanpreet Singh secured the victory with a penalty stroke in the final moments. Sreejesh, who made crucial saves, acknowledged the team's mistakes but was relieved with the three points. Coach Craig Fulton highlighted areas for improvement, particularly in possession and attack. India will face Argentina next on July 29.

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Harmanpreet Singh's Late Goal Secures Thrilling Win for India Against New Zealand in Olympics Hockey Opener

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:03am on 28 Jul 2024,Sunday Sports

India's men's hockey team started their Paris Olympics 2024 campaign with a thrilling 3-2 victory over New Zealand in their Pool B opener. The match saw India conceding several penalty corners, with Sam Lane scoring first for New Zealand. Mandeep Singh equalized for India, followed by Vivek Sagar Prasad giving India the lead. Simon Child then equalized for New Zealand. In the dying moments, captain Harmanpreet Singh scored a decisive penalty stroke in the 59th minute, securing the win for India. India will face Argentina next on July 29.

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Top Indian Athletes to Watch on Day 2 of Paris Olympics

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:02am on 28 Jul 2024,Sunday Sports

Day 2 of the Paris Olympics 2024 features key performances from Indian athletes. Shooter Manu Bhaker aims for redemption in the 10m Air Pistol final, while PV Sindhu starts her quest for a third Olympic medal in badminton. Archery star Deepika Kumari looks to lead her team to victory, and boxer Nikhat Zareen begins her campaign. Sumit Nagal competes in men's singles tennis, aiming to emulate Leander Paes' historic run. With high hopes and strong contenders, India eyes more historic moments in Paris.

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