Chance for Manu Bhaker to bury Tokyo heartbreak at Paris Olympics 2024

Manu Bhaker shot 27 inner 10s in the qualification round.

Three years after a heartbreaking experience at the Tokyo Olympics, Indian shooter Manu Bhaker has a golden opportunity to turn things around in Paris. The 22-year-old star has made it to the final of the women’s 10m air pistol event, giving herself a chance to win a maiden Olympic medal.

Back in Tokyo, Bhaker faced a major setback when her gun stopped working properly during the competition. This unexpected problem crushed her hopes of winning a medal. It was a tough moment for the young athlete who had shown so much promise.

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But Bhaker didn’t give up. She kept practicing and improving her skills. Now, at the Paris Olympics, she’s back and ready to prove herself. In the qualifying round, Bhaker performed really well. She scored 580 points out of 600, which was good enough for third place. This means she’ll be one of eight shooters competing in the final on Sunday.

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Getting to the final is already a big achievement. It shows that Bhaker has overcome the disappointment from Tokyo and is in great form. The final will be a fresh start—a chance to forget the past and focus on winning a medal.

Bhaker is no stranger to success. She’s won gold medals at World Cups and even set records. But an Olympic medal would be extra special. It would show everyone that she can perform at her best when it matters most.The competition will be tough.

Other top shooters from countries like Hungary, South Korea, and China have also made it to the final. But Bhaker has the talent and experience to compete with the best.

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For India, a medal from Bhaker would be huge. The country is hoping for a strong performance from its athletes in Paris, and Bhaker could set the tone with a podium finish. As she prepares for the final, Bhaker will need to stay calm and focused.

Olympic pressure can be intense, but she’s faced big moments before. If she can shoot as well as she did in the qualifying round, she’ll have a real shot at a medal.

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