New Delhi, July 28: Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated ace Indian shooter Manu Bhaker who finished third to secure a bParis Olympics 2024ronze medal in the final of the Women's 10 metre Air Pistol event in the ongoing Paris Olympics 2024 on Sunday. She became the first Indian woman to win a medal in shooting at Olympics. Bhaker brought India's first medal in the ongoing mega event as she won a bronze medal with a score of 221.7.

"A historic medal! Well done, @realmanubhaker, for winning India's first medal at #ParisOlympics2024! Congrats for the Bronze. This success is even more special as she becomes the 1st woman to win a medal in shooting for India. An incredible achievement!" PM Modi wrote on X. Manu Bhaker Wins Bronze: PM Narendra Modi Congratulates Shooter After She Wins Medal in Shooting at Paris Olympics 2024.

PM Modi Congratulates Shooter Manu Bhaker

It was a redemption arc for Manu after her pistol malfunctioned in Tokyo Olympics. She scripted history by becoming the first Indian woman in 20 years to reach an shooting final in an individual event of Olympics since Suma Shirur in 2004. South Korea's Ye Jin clinched the gold medal with an Olympic record of 243.2 points. Her compatriot, Kim Yeji settled for silver with 241.3 points. Manu Bhaker Wins Bronze in Women’s 10M Air Pistol, Clinches India’s First Medal at Paris Olympics 2024; Becomes First Indian Female Athlete to Win Olympics Medal in Shooting.

On the opening day, Bhaker finished third in the qualification round of Women's 10 Metre Air Pistol to qualify for the final at the ongoing Paris Olympics on Saturday. While Rhythm Sangwan failed to make her place in the final after finishing in 15th place.

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