Rahul D’Souza, The News National ;
Manu Bhaker creates history as she wins Bronze in 10m air pistol women’s final and becomes the first Indian woman to win a medal from shooting at the Olympics.
This opens the medal rally for India 🇮🇳 at #ParisOlympics2024 .
On Shooter Manu Bhaker winning Bronze medal at the #ParisOlympics2024 – IOC Member Nita Ambani said, “What an incredible moment! Our youngest woman shooter has opened India’s tally at the Paris 2024 Olympics with a bronze. Congratulations, Manu Bhaker! As the first Indian woman to win in the 10 m air pistol at the Olympics and our youngest Indian shooter to do so, you’ve made history. I’m sure your success today will inspire young athletes across India to dream big and give it their all. Keep the Indian flag flying high. Go India Go make us all proud.”
Olympic medalist Manu Bhaker’s grandmother says, “I bless her. She has done a great job. We will all welcome her once she is here. I will prepare a special food for her…”
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi told, “Proud to see India clinch its first medal in the Paris #OlympicGames 2024! Congratulations to @realmanubhaker for the Bronze – first Indian female shooter to win an Olympic medal. Our daughters have given us a wonderful start. Many more to come 🇮🇳,”
