Manu bhaker Scripts History With Olympic Medal in shooting

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A resilient Manu Bhaker ended India's 13-year wait for a shooting medal in the Olympics.

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Bhaker became the first woman shooter from India to finish on the Olympics podium.

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She ended her sensational run with a bronze in the 10m air pistol event of the Paris Games on July 28, 2024.

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The last time India won shooting medals at the Olympics was in 2012 London edition.

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In 2012, rapid-fire pistol shooter Vijay Kumar and 10m air rifle marksman Gagan Narang clinched bronze.

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Indian shooting endured two Olympics without a medal before Manu got the bronze with a score of 221.7.

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Korea's Kim Yeji claimed the silver with a total of 241.3 while her compatriot Jin Ye Oh won the gold with a Games record of 243.2.

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