As the Paris Olympics continue to unfold, Indian boxing legend Mary Kom has expressed her heartfelt wishes for the country’s athletes. While celebrating the three bronze medals already secured, Kom emphasized the desire for even greater success, hoping for silver and gold.
India’s Triumphs in Shooting
India has made significant strides in shooting at the Paris Games, capturing three bronze medals in various events:
- Manu Bhaker opened India’s medal tally in the women’s 10m air pistol event. This achievement marked a historic milestone as Bhaker became the first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal in this category.
- Following her individual success, Bhaker teamed up with Sarabjot Singh to win another bronze in the 10m air pistol mixed team event. This accomplishment was unprecedented for India in team shooting.
- Swapnil Kusale earned a bronze medal in the men’s 50m rifle 3P event, becoming the first Indian to achieve this feat in this discipline. Kusale’s win contributed to India’s best-ever medal tally in shooting at a single edition of the Summer Games.
Mary Kom’s Heartfelt Wishes
Celebrating these achievements, Mary Kom shared her optimistic sentiments: “First of all, we already have three medals, but we want more. I hope we will get more medals.”
The Padma Vibhushan awardee added, “My blessings and best wishes to them always. We already have bronze, now we want more colors as well—that is silver and gold! So I really pray that our athletes come back with silver and gold as well.”
Aspiring for Greater Heights
The Indian team’s performance thus far has been commendable, with each bronze medal representing a significant milestone. However, the pursuit of silver and gold remains a prominent aspiration for both the athletes and their supporters.
Mary Kom’s encouragement resonates with a broader hope that India’s Olympic contingent will continue to strive for the highest accolades. As the Paris Olympics progress, the nation’s athletes are motivated by the support and well-wishes from iconic figures like Kom, aiming to bring home more medals and make the country proud.
With the Paris Olympics still in full swing, India’s athletes remain focused on their goals. The achievements in shooting have set a high standard, and the entire nation eagerly anticipates further successes across various disciplines.
As Mary Kom aptly put it, the journey is not just about the medals already won but about the relentless pursuit of excellence and the dream of standing atop the podium with silver and gold.
Kom’s optimism is fueled by the achievements of athletes like Manu Bhaker, who made history by becoming the first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal in the 10m air pistol event. Bhaker’s success continued with a bronze medal in the 10m air pistol mixed team event alongside Sarabjot Singh, marking another unprecedented achievement for India in team shooting.
Swapnil Kusale’s bronze in the men’s 50m rifle 3P event added to India’s medal tally and highlighted the country’s growing prowess in shooting disciplines. Kusale’s win was particularly significant as he became the first Indian to achieve this feat in his category.
While the bronze medals are a testament to India’s improving performance on the global stage, the ultimate goal remains to secure silver and gold. Kom’s sentiments reflect a collective aspiration for the Indian athletes to reach the highest echelons of success at the Paris Olympics.
As the Games continue, Indian athletes are inspired by the unwavering support and hopes of their compatriots, with the nation’s eyes set on more victories and historic achievements.
