“Winning medal is dream come true,” Manu Bhaker on winning Bronze at Paris Olympics
Hyderabad : As India secured its first ever medal at the Paris Olympic Games 2024, the shooter, Manu Bhaker says it’s a ‘dream come true’ moment for her. Manu Bhaker secured a bronze medal in the women’s 10m air pistol event. With this victory, she has become the first Indian female to win a medal at the Olympics. Manu Bhaker hails from Jhajjar of Haryana.
Post her victory, Manu took to social media and said, “Winning this medal is a dream come true, not just for me but for everyone who has supported me. I am deeply grateful to the NRAI, SAI, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Coach Jaspal Rana sir, Haryana government and OGQ. I dedicate this victory to my country for their incredible support and love.”
Congratulations from all across the country
As the Manu Bhaker makes history with her victory at the Paris Olympics this year, congratulations started pouring in from across the country, including the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi and President, Draupadi Murmu.
The Prime Minister took to X (formerly Twitter) and said, “A historic medal! Well done, @realmanubhaker, for winning India’s FIRST medal at #ParisOlympics2024! Congrats for the Bronze. This success is even more special as she becomes the 1st woman to win a medal in shooting for India. An incredible achievement!”
Further, the President of India, said, “Heartiest congratulations to Manu Bhaker for opening India’s medal tally with her bronze medal in the 10 metre air pistol shooting event at the Paris Olympics. She is the first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal in a shooting competition. India is proud of Manu Bhaker. Her feat is going to inspire many sportspersons, especially women. I wish she scales greater heights of accomplishment in the future.”
