Paris Olympics: "Big news for whole country," Manu Bhaker's father shares joy as shooter scripts history
Manu Bhaker's father, Ramkrishna Bhaker expressed his feelings as her daughter made history on Tuesday when she became the first Indian to win two medals at the same Olympics.
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Bhaker and her partner Sarabjot Singh secured bronze in the 10 M Air Pistol Mixed team event. Earlier, Bhaker had won bronze in the women's individual 10M Air pistol event.
«I am very happy. This is big news for the whole country. I thank the countrymen for giving their love and blessings to Manu and also helping her in tough times,» Ramkrishna Bhaker said while speaking to ANI.
Sarabjot's father, Jitender Singh, also expressed his feelings after his son bagged a bronze medal along with Bhaker.
"...Manu Bhaker and my son have won Bronze. Heartiest congratulations to Manu Bhaker and her family. We are delighted...First, I will visit the Gurudwara and pay obeisance...There will be celebrations in our village...," Jitender Singh said.
Sarabjot Singh's Assistant Coach, Gaurav Saini said, «It feels great. The entire nation is proud of them. They have reached this stage and won Bronze, with great hard work...Sarabjot has worked hard to win all the medals that he has bagged so far...He is very disciplined...»
Manu-Sarabjot beat South Korea's Lee Wonho and Oh Ye Jin 16-10 in the Bronze Medal play-off match. With this medal, India's medal tally increases to two
