This achievement is particularly historic as she became the first Indian woman to win an Olympic shooting medal. At just 16, she won a gold medal in the 10m air pistol event at the 2018 Commonwealth Games.
India’s first medal in shooting at the Paris Olympics 2024 was won by Manu Bhaker. She clinched a bronze medal in the women’s 10m air pistol event. This achievement is particularly historic as she became the first Indian woman to win an Olympic shooting medal. At just 16, she won a gold medal in the 10m air pistol event at the 2018 Commonwealth Games. She clinched a gold medal at the 2018 Youth Olympic Games in Buenos Aires, making her the first Indian shooter to achieve this feat. Manu has an impressive record at the ISSF World Cups, with multiple gold medals to her name. Manu Bhaker is a remarkable shooter who has achieved significant milestones in her career. Born on February 18, 2002, in Goria village, Haryana, she has become a prominent figure in Indian sports. She has also excelled at the Asian Shooting Championships, winning gold medals in both individual and mixed team events.
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