Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh Win Bronze at Paris Olympics
Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh made history on Tuesday by winning bronze in the 10M Air Pistol Mixed Team event at the Paris Olympics. This victory makes Bhaker the first Indian to win two medals at the same Olympics.
Historic Win
Bhaker and Singh defeated South Korea’s Lee Wonho and Oh Ye Jin 16-10 in the bronze medal play-off match. Earlier, Bhaker had won bronze in the women’s individual 10M air pistol event.
Coach’s Praise
Their coach, Abhishek Rana, praised their performance, saying, “What Manu and Sarabjot did today, the way they scored their points, the combination they showed was really great. It was all amazing.”
Hard Work and Dedication
Abhishek highlighted Sarabjot’s hard work and dedication, stating, “He was my first student at my academy. We are enjoying this moment together since we started our journey together.”
Balanced Mindset
Abhishek also emphasized the importance of keeping players in a balanced state of mind before a match. “For athletes, you have to keep them normal and balanced, so that they do not feel too excited and focus on their process. The results will come later,” he added.
Qualification Rounds
Earlier on Monday, Manu-Sarabjot secured 580-20x points in total to finish third. The gold medal match will take place between Turkiye and Serbia. In the qualification round, each team member shot a total of 30 shots in 30 minutes. Manu-Sarabjot’s final score was 580-20x.
Doubts Revealed
Manu Bhaker -: Manu Bhaker is an Indian shooter who competes in events like the 10M Air Pistol. She is known for winning medals in various international competitions.
Sarabjot Singh -: Sarabjot Singh is another Indian shooter who competes in the 10M Air Pistol events. He has also won medals in international competitions.
Bronze -: Bronze is a type of medal given to the third-place winner in a competition. It is made of a metal that looks like copper.
Paris Olympics -: The Paris Olympics is a big sports event where athletes from all over the world compete in different sports. It is held in Paris, the capital city of France.
10M Air Pistol Mixed Team -: This is a shooting event where a male and a female shooter team up to compete. They use air pistols to shoot targets from a distance of 10 meters.
Abhishek Rana -: Abhishek Rana is the coach of Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh. A coach helps athletes train and improve their skills.
South Korea -: South Korea is a country in East Asia. In this context, it refers to the team from South Korea that competed against the Indian team.
Lee Wonho and Oh Ye Jin -: Lee Wonho and Oh Ye Jin are shooters from South Korea who competed against Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh in the bronze medal match.
16-10 -: This is the score by which Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh won the bronze medal match. It means they scored 16 points while their opponents scored 10 points.
