Manu Bhaker created history today after becoming the first the Indian to win two medals in a single Olympics after India won second bronze medal at the Paris Olympics 2024. Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh scripted history on Tuesday by clinching bronze medal in the 10m Air Pistol mixed team event. The pair secured the spot in the bronze-medal match after finishing third in the qualification round. Following this, politicians and celebrities lined up to congratulate the shooters.
Prime Minister Narendra said: “Our shooters continue to make us proud! Congratulations to Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh for winning the Bronze medal in the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team event at the #Olympics. Both of them have shown great skills and teamwork. India is incredibly delighted. For Manu, this is her second consecutive Olympic medal, showcasing her consistent excellence and dedication.”
Our shooters continue to make us proud!
Congratulations to @realmanubhaker and Sarabjot Singh for winning the Bronze medal in the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team event at the #Olympics. Both of them have shown great skills and teamwork. India is incredibly delighted.
For Manu, this… pic.twitter.com/loUsQjnLbN
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 30, 2024
Leader of Opposition (Lok Sabha) Rahul Gandhi said: “Congratulations to Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh for winning the bronze medal in pistol shooting at the Paris Olympics 2024. Your hard work and dedication have paid off, bringing immense joy and pride to the entire country. A special mention to Manu Bhaker for securing her second consecutive medal at the Olympics. Best wishes to both of you for your future endeavors.”
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said: “We are elated to know that India has clinched its second medal in the #Olympics, with Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh winning a bronze medal 🥉in 10m air pistol mixed team event. Many congratulations to the both of you. It is a delightful day for our daughters, as Manu becomes the first Indian athlete to win two medals in single Olympic Games. The nation stands proud of her exceptional grit and ingenuity.”
We are elated to know that India has clinched its second medal in the #Olympics, with Manu Bhaker (@realmanubhaker) and Sarabjot Singh winning a bronze medal 🥉in 10m air pistol mixed team event.
Many congratulations to the both of you.
It is a delightful day for our… pic.twitter.com/H1nzg3exRy
— Mallikarjun Kharge (@kharge) July 30, 2024
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said: “Heartiest congratulations to Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh for winning the second bronze for India in 10m Air Pistol Mixed team event in #ParisOlympics2024! Special greetings to Manu Bhaker who has scripted history by becoming first Indian after independence to claim two medals in a single Olympics. I wish #TeamIndia continue to amaze us in Paris! We are proud of them!!”
Heartiest congratulations to @realmanubhaker and Sarabjot Singh for winnning the second bronze for India in 10m Air Pistol Mixed team event in #ParisOlympics2024!
Special greetings to @realmanubhaker who has scripted history by becoming first Indian after independence to claim…
— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) July 30, 2024
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minsiter N Chandrababu Naidu said: “A shot at history! After 124 years, an Indian has won two medals at the Olympics. I extend my heartiest congratulations to Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh, on winning bronze in the 10-meter air pistol mixed doubles at Paris Olympics. It’s admirable that Manu Bhaker has made another history for India with her second medal! We’re proud!”