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Shooter Manu Bhaker aims multiple medals in upcoming Summer Olympics

Ace Indian pistol shooter Manu Bhaker has set her sights on winning multiple medals at the Olympics in the future following her historic feat at the Paris Games. The 22-year-old scripted history to become the first Indian athlete in post-independence era to win two Olympic medals in a single edition of the Games. Bhaker won a bronze each in the women's 10m air pistol and 10m air pistol mixed team event -- where she had paired with Sarabjot Singh. She also came close to winning a third bronze in 25m pistol before finishing a creditable fourth in Paris. No Indian athlete has won more than two individual medals at the Olympics. "I think we all work hard to win medals. But if that happens (winning more than 2 individual medals at Olympics) then that would be great. The aim is to work hard and better this performance in the future," Bhaker told PTI Videos. "(I am) aiming to win many more Olympic medals for India," added Bhaker, who returned to the country after participating in the clo

Olympics 2024: Check out India's final position in medals tally at Paris

India in the 2024 Paris Olympics finished 23 spot lower than they did at 2020 Tokyo Olympics

Olympic 2024: Triumphs that inspired, defeats that taught Indian contingent

The 33rd Olympics games in Paris recorded most numbers of fourth place finish for India

2024 Paris Olympics: The summer of near-misses for Indian contingent

From Manu Bhaker to Vinesh Phogat, check out the full list of Indian athletes who missed the podium finish by the barest margin

Olympics: Sreejesh joins Bhaker as India's flag-bearer in closing ceremony

Celebrated hockey goalkeeper PR Sreejesh will join star shooter Manu Bhaker as the flag-bearer of the Indian contingent in the closing ceremony of the Olympic Games here on Sunday, a fitting honour and recognition for his contributions to the team. Before homing in on Sreejesh, Indian Olympic Association (IOA) chief PT Usha spoke with Neeraj Chopra, and she said even the superstar javelin thrower wanted to see the retiring legend as flag-bearer. Chopra claimed a silver here to become the first Indian track and field athlete to win two Olympic medals. He won a historic gold in the Tokyo edition three years ago. "I spoke with Neeraj Chopra and appreciate the spontaneity and grace with which he agreed that Sreejesh should be the flag-bearer at the Closing Ceremony," Usha said in a statement. "He told me 'Ma'am, even if you had not asked me, I would have suggested Sree bhai's name'. It is reflective of the immense respect Neeraj has for Sreejesh and his contribution to Indian sport," s

Olympics 2024: History-making Bhaker arrives home to enthusiastic reception

Star pistol shooter Manu Bhaker landed back in the country on Wednesday after her historic feat of winning two medals in a single edition of the Olympic Games and was welcomed by hundreds of supporters and her family, who braved a steady drizzle to give her a memorable reception here. The Air India flight (AI 142), which brought Bhaker from Paris to Delhi, landed at the Indira Gandhi International Airport at around 9:20am, delayed by one hour. Hundreds of people, who waited at the airport long before her arrival despite the morning drizzle in the city, accorded her -- and her coach Jaspal Rana -- an enthusiastic reception. The 22-year-old Bhaker won a bronze each in the women's 10m air pistol and 10m air pistol mixed team event -- where she had paired with Sarabjot Singh -- to script Olympic history for the country. Before her, only British-Indian athlete Norman Pritchard had achieved the rare landmark for the country with his two silver medals in 200m sprint and 200m hurdles at th

Manu Bhaker, India's double winner, misses a third medal at Olympics

Manu Bhaker, who made history by winning two medals in shooting events, is the only Indian in the history of the Olympics to qualify for three shooting finals in a single Games

Paris Olympics 2024 HIGHLIGHTS, Day 8: Nishant Dev loses QF bout vs Mexico

Manu Bhaker finished in 4th spot in the 25m pistol final, Deepika Kumari crashed out in the QF match in Archery individual event.

Olympian Manu Bhaker's coach Samaresh Jung told to vacate Delhi residence

National pistol coach Samaresh Jung claimed that he and scores of other residents of Delhi's Khyber Pass area were handed eviction notices

Paris Olympics 2024: India schedule on August 3, live time (IST), streaming

India at Olympics: Manu Bhaker to Nishant- check India's schedule, live match timings on Day 8 of the Olympics 2024

Paris Olympics 2024: India schedule on August 2, live time (IST), streaming

India at Olympics: Lakshya Sen to Manu Bhaker - check India's schedule, live match timings on Day 7 of the Olympics 2024

Paris Olympics 2024: All you need to know from Leon Marchand to Teddy Riner

Simone Biles won her second gold medal of the Paris Summer Games on Thursday, delivering an electrifying performance

Olympics 2024: Paralympic legend Deepa Malik congratulates Manu Bhaker

Paralympic medallist Deepa Malik praised ace shooter Manu Bhaker, who became the first athlete in independent India to win two medals in the same Olympics. Manu has won bronze in both 10m air pistol for women and mixed team event with Sarabjot Singh. Manu will compete in the 25m sports pistol qualifications on August 2. "I heartily congratulate Manu Bhaker. She is a very bright girl and I am glad she never gave up after her Tokyo heartbreak. She has emerged stronger and given India true joy to smile and celebrate. Once again, an Indian girl has opened the Olympic medal tally for India. Last time, it was Mirabai Chanu and this time it's Manu Bhaker," Deepa told PTI on sidelines of Subroto Cup football tournament. Weightlifter Mirabai Chanu won the silver medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics in the Women's 49 kg event. She has won gold medals at the World Championships and Commonwealth Games. "I have a special bond with her. We come from the same state of Haryana. I heartily congratulate

From Tokyo heartbreak to Paris bull's eye: Olympic journey of Manu Bhaker

Manu Bhaker became the first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal in shooting and opened the country's tally at the Paris Olympics

Paris Olympics 2024: PM Modi congratulates Manu Bhaker for winning India’s first medal

Prime Minister Narendra Modi called Manu Bhaker and congratulated her on winning India's first medal in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Bhaker bagged a bronze medal in the 10m Air Pistol Final on Sunday.

Mandaviya lauds Manu Bhaker, calls her product of Khelo India ecosystem

Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Monday said Manu Bhaker, who became the first Indian woman shooter to win an Olympic medal in the ongoing Paris Games, is a product of the sporting ecosystem created by the government's flagship Khelo India programme. Bhaker showed tremendous fighting spirit on Sunday to end a 12-year medal drought for shooting at the quadrennial showpiece and put India on Paris Games medal table with her 10m air pistol bronze. "When she met PM Modi (before the Games), she told him that 'the initiative of Khelo India has helped many athletes like myself in shaping our careers' and today, through Khelo India, many athletes are participating in many events," Mandaviya told PTI in an interaction here. Bhaker, who has a plethora of international medals in her cabinet including gold from the world championships, has also been a gold-medallist at the Khelo India Games. "Khelo India has two important flanks, through the KIRTI Project, we are doing talent identification

Olympics: Bronze medallist Manu Bhaker thanks govt for all the support

The Indian shooter finished third to secure a bronze medal in the final of the Women's Air Pistol event at the Paris Olympics on Sunday

Olympics: Bhaker's dedication, hard work, passion paid off, says Bindra

Manu Bhaker's relentless dedication, hard work, and passion have truly paid off said India's only shooting gold medallist Abhinav Bindra on Sunday after the 22-year-old won bronze medal in women's 10m air pistol final on the second day of the Olympics here. Bindra led the wishes for Manu who became the first woman medallist from India in shooting and opened the country's account in the ongoing Paris edition with an effort of 221.7 in the final. Heartiest congratulations to Manu Bhaker for clinching the bronze medal in the air pistol event at Paris 2024! Your relentless dedication, hard work, and passion have truly paid off, Bindra wrote on X (formerly Twitter). It's incredible to witness your skill and determination, bringing pride to India with each shot. This achievement is a testament to your perseverance and determination. Keep shining, Manu!, he added. Indian president Droupadi Murmu said her feat is going to inspire many sportspersons. "Heartiest congratulations to Manu Bhak

Paris Olympics 2024: India schedule on July 28, live time (IST), streaming

From PV Sindhu in Badminton to Nikhat Zareen in boxing and Manu Bhaker in shooting: Check India's schedule, live match timings on Day 2 of Olympics 2024

Manu Bhaker enters her first Olympic final, saves India's day in shooting

A supremely confident Manu Bhaker was at the top of her game as she entered the 10m women's air pistol final, salvaging the day for Indian shooting after an underwhelming start by her compatriots in the Olympic Games here on Saturday. The 22-year-old Bhaker shot 580 to finish third in the qualifications in which Hungarian ace Veronika Major claimed the top spot with a score of 582. The other Indian representative, Rhythm Sangwan, ended 15th with a score of 573. The final will be held on Sunday. Reduced to tears following her forgettable outing in her Games debut in Tokyo three years ago, Bhaker is seeking to add an Olympic medal to her very excellent resume. A prominent shooter, who has gained international recognition for his exploits in the sport form a very young age, Bhaker looked determined to keep the Tokyo memories behind and produced a fine qualification performance. The Haryana shooter made a bright start with a total of 97 points to take the fourth spot at the end of Seri