Paris Olympics 2024: Manu Bhaker Clinches India's First Medal

Jul 28, 2024 Toshani Adhikary

In the Paris Olympics 2024, India celebrates winning its first medal

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Manu Bhaker made history by clinching bronze in the air pistol event at the Paris Olympics 2024.

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As the first female shooter from India to win an Olympic medal, Bhaker creates history

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She qualified for her event's final on July 27 after ranking third out of 45 competitors with 580 points

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India's pride, 22-year-old Manu Bhaker, comes from Jhajjar, Haryana

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This marks India's fifth shooting medal since the 2012 London Olympics

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