MAN(U) of steel: Manu Bhaker becomes first Indian woman shooter to win a medal at Olympics

Manu Bhaker won a bronze medal in the 10m Air Pistol event at the Paris 2024 Olympics, becoming the first Indian female shooter to achieve this. This marked India's inaugural medal in the games. After facing significant hurdles and negative feedback at Tokyo 2021, Bhaker, under coach Jaspal Rana’s strict training regime, demonstrated exceptional consistency and resilience. Her performance ended a 12-year shooting medal drought for India, last seen in London 2012. Bhaker still has two more events to compete in, increasing hopes for more medals. Her victory highlights her mental strength and could lead to a successful Indian campaign in shooting.