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President Draupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have congratulated shooters Manu Bhaker and Sarbjot Singh for winning the bronze medal in the 10 meter air pistol mixed team event at the Paris Olympics. The Indian pair of Bhaker and Sarbjot defeated Korea's Lee Wonho and Oh Ye Jin 16-10 to give the country its second medal at this Olympics. Bhaker has become the first Indian athlete to win two medals in an Olympics after independence. Earlier, she had won the bronze medal in the women's 10 meter air pistol event.
President Murmu wrote on Twitter, “Congratulations to Manu Bhaker and Sarbjot Singh for winning the bronze medal for India in the mixed team shooting 10m air pistol event! Manu Bhaker has created history by becoming the first Indian woman shooter to win two medals at the same Olympic Games. I wish her and Sarbjot Singh all the best for more great achievements in the future.”
PM Modi shared a post on social media and wrote- 'Our shooters make us proud… and congratulations to Sarabjot Singh for winning the bronze medal in the 10m air pistol mixed team event at the Olympics. Both have shown excellent skills and teamwork. India is very happy… For Manu, this is her second consecutive Olympic medal, which reflects her continued excellence and dedication.' He spoke to Sarabjot Singh over the phone and congratulated him for winning the bronze medal in the 10m air pistol mixed team event at the Paris Olympics 2024.
Olympic medallist shooter Abhinav Bindra said, Manu and Sarabjot, you have done what no Indian shooting pair has done before. India's first team medal in shooting. Enjoy this moment, you have earned it.
Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said, “Congratulations to Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh for winning a historic bronze medal for India in the 10m air pistol mixed team event. Your excellent teamwork has made the country proud.
International Olympic Committee (IOC) member Nita Ambani said, “Special congratulations to Manu for becoming the first Indian to win two medals in the same Olympics. Now the whole country is expecting a hat-trick from him. We wish all our players the best of luck. 'Go India Go'.”