Manu Bhaker, the breathtaking shooter, went a step further on Tuesday to become the first Indian to win two Olympic medals after independence.
Another bronze was added by Manu who had already hit the headlines by winning a medal as the first female shooter in 10m air pistol individual competition. That time she joined forces with Sarabjot Singh and
In Paris, the pair overcame Korea 16-10 in the bronze playoff, assuring India of their second bronze medal at these Summer Games so far.
This landmark achievement will be remembered for several years to come since Manu Bhaker has broken many records before and even here.
Records set by Manu Bhaker with her second bronze medal
- First Indian woman in 20 years, since Suma Shirur at the 2004 Athens Games, to enter an Olympic shooting final.
- First Indian woman shooter to win an Olympic medal.
- First Indian to win an Olympic medal in air pistol.
- First Indian to win two medals in the same edition of the Olympic Games post-Independence.
- First Indian shooter to win two Olympic medals.
- First Indian shooting pair (Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh) to win a team medal in the Olympics.
- First Indian to win Olympic medals in both individual and team events.
Uncommon Symmetries
Manu Bhaker has now become only the second Indian woman after badminton ace PV Sindhu to win two Olympic medals.
Having accomplished all these feats at such a young age shows that Manu stands out among other athletes on Indian sports History.
The achievements of Manu Bhaker will serve as an inspiration to future generations of Indian shooters around the world.
