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Manu Bhaker, 22, became the fifth Indian shooter to win an Olympic medal. (Picture from X/@OlympicKhel)
Barker's bronze ends India's 12-year wait for a shooting medal since Gagan Narang and Vijay Kumar's success at London 2012
President Drupadi Murmu on Sunday congratulated Manu Bakker for winning bronze in the 10m air pistol event at the Paris Olympics, India's first medal in the Olympic shooting event.
In a social media post on ” An Indian woman who won an Olympic medal in shooting. India is proud of Manu Bhaker. Her feat will inspire many athletes, especially women, to wish her greater success in the future.
Hearty congratulations to Manu Bhaker who opened India's medal tally by winning the bronze medal in the 10m air pistol shooting event at the Paris Olympics. She is the first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal in shooting. India is proud of Manu Bhaker. She… President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) July 28, 2024
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar congratulated Bhakar on his win and said, “Congratulations to Manu Bhaker for winning the Bronze Medal in the #ParisOlympics2024 10m Air Pistol Shooting Competition. She not only opened the medal tally for India in Paris but also became the first to win the Olympic shooting event Indian women with medals.
“Manu Bhakar's achievement will inspire countless young girls who aspire to hoist the Bharat Tricolor on the #Olympic podium,” Dhankar added.
Congratulations to Manu Bhaker for winning the bronze medal in the 10m air pistol shooting event #parisolympics2024 . Not only did she open the medal tally for India in Paris, but she also became the first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal in shooting.
— Vice President of India (@VPIndia) July 28, 2024
Barker's bronze ended India's 12-year wait for a shooting medal since Gagan Narang and Vijay Kumar's success at the 2012 London Olympics.
Prime Minister Modi also praised Barker, pointing out her historic achievements. Posting ” For what an incredible achievement she became the first woman to win a shooting medal for India!
With this medal, 22-year-old Barker becomes the fifth Indian shooter to win an Olympic medal, joining RVS Rathore (2004), Abhinav Bindra (2008), Gagan Narang (2012) and Vijay Kumar (2012) . This takes India's total number of medals in Olympic shooting events to five – one gold, two silver and two bronze.
