'This success is even more special....'- PM Modi & social media erupts as Manu Bhaker clinches bronze at Paris Olympics 2024

Published at :July 28, 2024 at 9:16 PM

Modified at :July 28, 2024 at 9:16 PM

Manu Bhaker became first female Indian shooter to clinch medal.

India’s 22-year-old star shooter Manu Bhaker won India’s first medal at the Paris Olympics 2024 clinching a bronze in the women’s 10m air pistol event. Manu just fell short of a silver medal and claimed the bronze medal behind two South Korean shooters to become the first Indian female shooter and only the fifth Indian to win a medal in shooting.

After Bhaker’s medal victory, social media platform X exploded with users praising the performance and congratulating Manu for her medal. It is to be noted that Bhaker faced severe criticism on social media three years back after her Tokyo Olympics debacle and her performance in Paris has given a reply to everyone who doubted her.

Also Read: Happy to deliver country’s first medal at Paris: Manu Bhaker reacts to her bronze medal win

The President of India Draupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi, and former Olympic Champion Abhinav Bindra were among those who wrote heartfelt wishes for Bhaker. A few users including High Jumper and Decathlete Tejaswin Shankar had a funny take on Bhaker’s performance.

Here are some of the reactions:

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…
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) July 28, 2024

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!#Cheer4Bharat
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 28, 2024

Proud to see India clinch its first medal in the Paris #OlympicGames 2024!Congratulations to @realmanubhaker for the Bronze – first Indian female shooter to win an Olympic medal.Our daughters have given us a wonderful start. Many more to come 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/9oyEhg7oBF
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) July 28, 2024

Off the mark in the medal tally and on the mark with the shooting! Congratulations, @realmanubhaker, on bagging India's first medal at the Paris Olympics.After overcoming the heartbreak in Tokyo, you have shown immense strength & determination to win a bronze at #Paris2024, and… pic.twitter.com/U7Ih7dJDRE
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) July 28, 2024

"From quitting sports to winning a bronze medal for India and becoming the first female shooter to win an Olympic medal 🥉—this is the incredible journey of grit and determination that sports teaches us. Congratulations @realmanubhaker ! Best wishes for the upcoming events. pic.twitter.com/AQaBkip5C8
— Rani Rampal (@imranirampal) July 28, 2024

Congratulations #ManuBhaker on getting India’s first medal! You’ve made 🇮🇳 proud! pic.twitter.com/bkrvqDpPuU
— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) July 28, 2024

Well done @realmanubhaker for opening India’s account at the @Paris2024. Bullseye. God bless 🙌🏻 #ManuBhakar #PARIS2024 #Olympic2024 #India pic.twitter.com/coJyWLmerm
— Ravi Shastri (@RaviShastriOfc) July 28, 2024

Since @realmanubhaker won the Olympic 🥉, 8 Manu Bhaker’s have followed me on Twitter! Talk about inspiring a generation. 🤩 #paris2024olympics #shooting #ManuBhakar
— Tejaswin Shankar (TJ) (@TejaswinShankar) July 28, 2024

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