‘Manu Magic’ is currently buzzing in India after the Haryana-born shooter Manu Bhaker won her second medal in as many events at the Paris Olympics 2024. The 22-year-old athlete won a bronze medal in the Women’s 10M Air Pistol event and was on target again with a third-place finish at the Mixed Team 10M Air Pistol event with Sarbjot Singh. The Haryana pair won ‘Nationals’ for Haryana back in 2022 but the achievement at the Olympic Games elevated their status in India’s sports history. Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh Win Bronze in Mixed 10M Air Pistol Team Event, Clinch India’s Second Medal at Paris Olympics 2024.

Talking about ‘achievements in India’s sports history’, Manu Bhaker has made a massive impact with her performance in the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. With two medals so far in the Summer Olympics, Bhaker has set multiple records already. Check out some of the important ‘firsts’ achieved by Manu Bhaker with her medal-winning run in the Paris Olympics 2024. Manu Bhaker: Rise From 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games Gun Fiasco to Bronze Medal at Paris Olympics 2024, Check Out Incredible Story Behind Star Shooter’s Historic Comeback.

List of Records Set by Manu Bhaker at Paris Olympics 2024

  • Manu Bhaker became the first Indian athlete to win two medals at a single Summer Olympic Games post-independence

  • Manu Bhaker became the first Indian athlete to win two medals in a shooting event at Summer Olympic Games

  • Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh became the first Indian pair (Team event) to win a medal at the Summer Olympic Games with Gagan Narang, Vinay Kumar, Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore, and Abhinav Bindra winning medals at individual events.

  • Manu Bhaker became the first Indian athlete to win multiple medals in Air Pistol events, with the 2012 London Olympics silver medalist Vinay Kumar being the other sole winner in Pistol events.

  • She is now the first Indian woman in 20 years, since Suma Shirur at the 2004 Athens Olympics to enter the Olympics shooting finals

  • Manu Bhaker also became the first Indian athlete to win medals in both individual and team events.

With so many records already set at such a young age, fans are expecting more from the talented shooter, who could be one of the brightest medal prospects for India in future international events. It is worth mentioning that Manu Bhaker will be in action again for the Women’s 25 M Air Pistol event and will have a chance to add glitters to her already storied career.

 

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