Trailblazer Manu Bhaker first Indian to win two medals at same Olympics post-Independence

NEW DELHI: Shooting sensation Manu Bhaker made more history on Tuesday, becoming the first Indian to win two medals in a single Olympics post-Independence.

Manu, who had already made headlines by becoming the first woman shooter to win a medal with her bronze in the 10m air pistol individual event, added another bronze in the 10m air pistol mixed team event alongside Sarabjot Singh.

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The duo triumphed over the Korean pair 16-10 in the bronze-medal match in Paris, securing India's second medal in the ongoing Summer Games.

Manu can still make it a hat-trick of medals in Paris as she has the 25m Pistol event left to play, where she will participate alongside Esha Singh.

This achievement marks a significant milestone in Indian sports history, with Manu setting multiple records.



Records set by Manu Bhaker with her second bronze medal

• First Indian woman in 20 years, since Suma Shirur at the 2004 Athens Games, to enter an Olympic shooting final.
• First Indian woman shooter to win an Olympic medal.
• First Indian to win an Olympic medal in air pistol.
• First Indian to win two medals in the same edition of the Olympic Games post-Independence.
• First Indian shooter to win two Olympic medals.
• First Indian shooting pair (Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh) to win a team medal in the Olympics.
• First Indian to win Olympic medals in both individual and team events.

Rare Parallels
Manu Bhaker is now only the second Indian woman, after badminton great PV Sindhu, to win two Olympic medals.

This series of accomplishments underscores Manu's exceptional talent and dedication, making her a standout athlete in Indian sports history.

As she continues to shine on the global stage, Manu Bhaker's achievements will inspire future generations of Indian shooters.