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Modi congratulates Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh for winning India's 2nd medal in Olympics

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Modi congratulates Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh for winning India's 2nd medal in Olympics
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  • India prevailed over South Korea
  • Manu will participate in the 25 metre air rifle event
  • Manu scored 98, 98 and 95 in her 3 rounds

India won its second medal in the 2024 Olympics being held in Paris as Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh finished third and secured the Bronze medal in the 10m air pistol mixed team event. India prevailed over South Korea in the battle for the bronze medal with a scoreline of 16-10. Manu Bhaker now holds the unique record of being the first sportsperson in independent India to have secured 2 olympic medals in the same Olympics tournament. Manu would also be participating in the 25 metre air rifle event and hence stands a practical chance of improving her record. 


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Manu scored 98, 98 and 95 in her 3 rounds respectively. Her counterpart Sarabjot scored 95,97 and 97 in the same rounds. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the athletes on their achievement. “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,” Modi stated on the microblogging site X (formerly known as Twitter).

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