Indian shooter Manu Bhaker has been chosen as the flagbearer for the closing ceremony of the Paris Olympics. This honor comes after she secured third place in the women's individual 10M Air pistol event, opening India's medal tally.
Speaking at a press conference at the India House, Manu expressed her excitement and honor. She said, "I am honored. This will be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and I will always cherish it as many years as possible in my sports career...It will be an honor of a lifetime. I will always cherish it."
When asked about the possibility of India hosting the Olympics, Manu said it would be a big boost for Indian athletes. "I would love to see that. What I would love even more would be for Indians to win as many medals as possible. Hosting the Olympics would definitely be a boost for the athletes in India. It will inspire many people, children, and parents to help their children reach that stage...Having the experience of that event will help the Indian society a lot to grow in terms of sports and that would definitely produce better athletes," she added.
The 22-year-old shooter expressed her desire to become one of the greatest in her sport. "I would like to be one of the greatest. This is just a beginning for me. I want to devote my entire life to sports and India. I am just trying my best to win as many medals as possible for my country...The journey at the Paris Olympics has been fantastic for me. These two medals will help a lot...It would boost the confidence that they can also do well not just in one event but more events...My performance was very good. I performed world-class in the qualification of all the rounds...Everything was great," she said.
After winning her first medal, Manu Bhaker partnered with Sarabjot Singh to win the bronze medal in the 10m air pistol (mixed team) event. Currently, the Indian contingent has won three bronze medals at the Paris Olympics, all in shooting.
Manu Bhaker is an Indian shooter who competes in events like the 10M Air pistol. She is very talented and has won many medals in shooting competitions.
A flagbearer is a person who carries the flag of their country during the opening or closing ceremony of the Olympics. It is a great honor to be chosen as the flagbearer.
The Paris Olympics is a big sports event where athletes from all over the world come to compete. It is held in Paris, the capital city of France.
The closing ceremony is the final event of the Olympics where athletes celebrate the end of the games. It includes performances, speeches, and the handing over of the Olympic flag to the next host city.
The 10M Air pistol is a shooting event where athletes shoot at a target from a distance of 10 meters using an air pistol. It requires a lot of skill and concentration.
A press conference is a meeting where someone talks to journalists and answers their questions. It is often held to share important news or announcements.
The Indian contingent refers to the group of athletes and officials who represent India at the Olympics. They compete in various sports and events.
Bronze medals are awarded to athletes who finish in third place in their events. It is a great achievement to win a bronze medal at the Olympics.
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