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.
