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Manu Bhaker takes a selfie along with other medallists after winning bronze in women’s 10m air pistol in Paris Olympic 2024 in Chateaurouh shooting range in France on July 28, 2024.
| Photo Credit: Ritu Raj Konwar
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on July 28 hailed Manu Bhaker for winning India’s first medal at the Paris Olympics and said her success is even more special as she becomes the first woman to win a medal in shooting for India.
A resilient Manu Bhaker ended India’s 12-year wait for a shooting medal in the Olympics by becoming the first markswoman from the country to finish on the podium with a bronze in the 10m air pistol event of the Paris Games on July 28.
“A historic medal! Well done, @realmanubhaker, for winning India’s FIRST medal at #ParisOlympics2024! Congrats for the Bronze,” Mr. Modi said in a post on X.
“This success is even more special as she becomes the first woman to win a medal in shooting for India. An incredible achievement!” he added.
Bhaker’s medal inspires youth, says Droupadi Murmu
President Droupadi Murmu said her feat is going to inspire many sportspersons.
“Heartiest congratulations to Manu Bhaker for opening India’s medal tally with her bronze medal in the 10 metre air pistol shooting event at the Paris Olympics,” she said.
“She is the first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal in a shooting competition. India is proud of Manu Bhaker. Her feat is going to inspire many sportspersons, especially women. I wish she scales greater heights of accomplishment in the future,” she added.
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath applauds Bhaker
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on July 28 congratulated Manu Bhaker for winning India’s first medal at the Paris Olympics.
In a post on X in Hindi, Mr. Adityanath said, “Hearty congratulations to renowned shooter Manu Bhaker ji, who made Mother India proud by winning the bronze medal in the 10m air pistol competition held at Paris Olympics-2024! Her victory is an inspiration for countless youth.
“May this sequence of victory continue uninterrupted, infinite best wishes for a golden future. Jai Hind!.” Manu Bhaker became the first Indian woman shooter to claim an Olympic medal by snaring a bronze in the 10m air pistol event at Chateauroux in France on Sunday, a triumph that opened the country’s account in the Paris Games and ended a 12-year wait for its much-hyped shooters.
The last time India won shooting medals at the Olympics was in 2012 London edition where rapid-fire pistol shooter Vijay Kumar and 10m air rifle marksman Gagan Narang clinched silver and bronze respectively. Narang is the chef de mission of the Paris contingent right now.
Himanta lauds shooter Manu Bhaker
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma lauded Manu Bhaker for winning India’s first medal at the Paris Olympics.
“Congratulations to young and ace shooter @realmanubhaker for clinching a Bronze Medal at the 10M Air Pistol,” he said on X.
“It is historic on two counts — India’s first medal at #ParisOlympics2024 and for the first time a woman from India wins a medal in shooting,” Mr. Sarma said.
Manu Bhaker’s dedication, hard work, and passion have truly paid off: Abhinav Bindra
Manu Bhaker’s relentless dedication, hard work, and passion have truly paid off said India’s only shooting gold medallist Abhinav Bindra on Sunday after the 22-year-old won bronze medal in women’s 10m air pistol final on the second day of the Olympics here.
Bindra led the wishes for Manu who became the first woman medallist from India in shooting and opened the country’s account in the ongoing Paris edition with an effort of 221.7 in the final.
“Heartiest congratulations to Manu Bhaker for clinching the bronze medal in the air pistol event at Paris 2024! Your relentless dedication, hard work, and passion have truly paid off,” Bindra wrote on X (formerly Twitter).
“It’s incredible to witness your skill and determination, bringing pride to India with each shot. This achievement is a testament to your perseverance and determination. Keep shining, Manu!,” he added.
Proud moment, says Mansukh Madaviya
“A proud moment, @realmanubhaker wins Bharat’s first medal, a BRONZE in Women’s 10m Air Pistol at #ParisOlympic2024! ,” wrote union youth affairs and sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya.
“Congratulations Manu, you have displayed your skill & dedication, you have become 1st woman shooter to win an Olympic medal!,” he added.
Manu’s father Ramkishan said her hard work has paid off.
“We are extremely happy and all of our friends are congratulating us. Her hard work has paid off, and Manu has finally done it,” he told PTI Videos.
“I thank you all for supporting her, and I hope you all will continue to bless her,” Manu’s mother Sumedha said.
Manu’s uncles were also among those present at her residence in Haryana’s Jhajjar to join the celebrations.
“I am very happy. I motivated her very much… I told her to respect elders and believe in herself. This is a very big achievement in Olympics,” said Pratap Singh, Manu’s uncle.
“She has my blessings,” her grandmother Daya Kaur said.
Manu’s uncle Baljeet Singh expressed, “We hoped for a gold medal but we are still happy. She is the youngest Indian woman to win a medal. She is very hard working. We hope in the remaining events, she will clinch gold medals.”
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