Celebrations Pour in for Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh’s Historic Olympic Feat

President Droupadi Murmu extended her heartfelt congratulations to Indian shooters Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh for clinching the bronze medal in the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team event at the Paris Olympics.

In a post on X, President Murmu stated, “Congratulations to Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh for winning a bronze medal for India in the mixed team 10 metre air pistol event for shooting! Manu Bhaker has created history, becoming the first woman shooter from India to win two medals in the same Olympic games. She has done us immensely proud. I wish her and Sarabjot Singh many more laurels in the future.”

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also lauded the duo’s achievement, saying, “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 is her second consecutive Olympic medal, showcasing her consistent excellence and dedication. #Cheer4Bharat.”

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath joined in, expressing his joy and pride in their accomplishment. “Hearty congratulations to the country’s renowned shooters Sarabjot Singh ji and Manu Bhaker ji on winning the bronze medal in the 10m air pistol competition (mixed team) held at Paris Olympics-2024 and best wishes for a golden future. The entire nation is happy and proud of this achievement of both of you. May this sequence of your victories continue like this,” he wrote on ‘X’.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee also congratulated the shooters, particularly highlighting Bhaker’s historic achievement. “Heartiest congratulations to @realmanubhaker and Sarabjot Singh for winning the second bronze for India in the 10m Air Pistol Mixed team event in #ParisOlympics2024! Special greetings to @realmanubhaker who has scripted history by becoming the 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!!” she posted on ‘X’.

Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh secured their bronze medal after defeating South Korea’s Lee Wonho and Oh Ye Jin with a score of 16-10 in the Bronze Medal play-off match. This victory brought India’s total medal count to two at the Paris Olympics. The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) celebrated the win, tweeting, “India wins bronze in the mixed team 10m air pistol as @realmanubhaker and @Sarabjotsingh30 beat Korea’s Oh Ye Jin & Lee Won Ho 16-10 in the bronze match. Second medal for Manu at the Games. History!”