Paris Olympics: Manu Bhaker misses historic medal hat-trick but still scripts history; Here is all about the ace shooter
Manu Bhaker has still scripted history in Paris by becoming the first Indian player to play for three Olympic medals in one single Olympic edition and winning two.
Prior to 25m event, the young shooter had won a bronze in the 10m air pistol shooting as well as another bronze in mixed 10 m air pistol shooting with Sarabjot Singh at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.
The essential achievement marks Bhaker's redemption story after she faced a disappointing setback with a malfunctioning pistol at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics.
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Who is Manu Bhaker?
Born on February 18, 2002, in Jhajjar, Haryana, Manu has quickly emerged as one of India's most promising young shooting stars. Despite her youth, she has already made a significant impact in the world of shooting.
Manu's passion for sports began early, with her exploring various disciplines such as boxing, tennis, and skating before finding her true calling in shooting. She made her international debut in 2017, swiftly gaining recognition with her impressive performances.
Her standout achievement came at the 2018 Youth Olympic Games in Buenos Aires, where she won a gold medal in the 10m Air Pistol event, becoming the first Indian shooter to achieve this milestone at the Youth Olympics. Manu has also earned multiple medals at ISSF World Cup events, securing gold in both individual and mixed team competitions.
Bhaker scored 221.7 points to claim the bronze medal. She was narrowly edged out by Kim Yeji, whose 10.5 score placed her 0.1
