Manu Bhaker Wins Bronze in 10 Metre Women’s Air Pistol at Paris Olympics
Former India head coach Rahul Dravid congratulated Manu Bhaker for her outstanding achievement at the Paris Olympics. The 22-year-old Indian shooter won a bronze medal in the 10 Metre Women’s Air Pistol event, becoming the first Indian woman to win a medal in shooting at the Olympics.
Dravid praised Bhaker’s performance, highlighting her ability to overcome past failures, including a pistol malfunction at the Tokyo Olympics. He said, “To come here and to be able to get over her past failures and win a bronze medal is a phenomenal achievement which takes years of sacrifice… The Olympics is the pinnacle of a lot of sports… To be able to put that performance at such a young age under so much pressure is commendable. I congratulate her. She has inspired so many young people back home in India.”
Bhaker scored 221.7 points in the final, securing India’s first medal in the ongoing event. South Korea’s Ye Jin won the gold medal with an Olympic record of 243.2 points, while her compatriot Kim Yeji took the silver with 241.3 points.
On the opening day, Bhaker finished third in the qualification round to make it to the final. Unfortunately, another Indian shooter, Rhythm Sangwan, finished in 15th place and did not qualify for the final.
Doubts Revealed
Manu Bhaker -: Manu Bhaker is an Indian shooter who competes in events where you shoot targets with a pistol. She is very talented and has won many medals.
Bronze -: Bronze is a type of medal you get when you come third in a competition. It is made of a metal that looks like a mix of gold and silver.
10 Metre Women’s Air Pistol -: This is a shooting event where women shoot at targets from a distance of 10 meters using a special kind of gun called an air pistol.
Paris Olympics -: 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.
Rahul Dravid -: Rahul Dravid is a famous Indian cricketer who used to play for the Indian cricket team. He is now a coach, helping other players improve their game.
Pistol malfunction -: A pistol malfunction means that the gun did not work properly. This can be a big problem for shooters because it can affect their performance.
South Korea -: South Korea is a country in East Asia. It is known for its technology, culture, and strong athletes.
Ye Jin -: Ye Jin is a shooter from South Korea who won the gold medal in the same event as Manu Bhaker.
Kim Yeji -: Kim Yeji is another shooter from South Korea who won the silver medal in the same event as Manu Bhaker.