Indian shooters Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh delivered a stellar performance to secure bronze medal, raising India's medal count to two at the Paris 2024 Olympics. The duo triumphed over the Republic of Korea with a score of 16-10 following 13 shots in the final round of mixed 10m Air Pistol team event.

Their outstanding display in the final round capped off a remarkable campaign adding another proud achievement to their names and to India's medal tally. This also marks Manu's second bronze medal at Paris Olympics 2024.

Our shooters continue to make us proud!

Congratulations to @realmanubhaker and Sarabjot Singh for winning the Bronze medal in the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team event at the #Olympics. Both of them have shown great skills and teamwork. India is incredibly delighted.

For Manu, this… pic.twitter.com/loUsQjnLbN

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 30, 2024

Sarabjot Singh has been a Khelo India athlete since 2019 and has participated in 4 Khelo India Games as well as is a Target Olympic Podium Scheme athlete. Manu Bhaker has also been a former competitor of the Khelo India Games and is a Target Olympic Podium Scheme Athlete.

Huge congratulations to @realmanubhaker and Sarabjot Singh for winning the historic BRONZE medal in the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team event for Bharat!

Your incredible teamwork has made the nation proud.#ParisOlympics2024#Cheer4Bharat pic.twitter.com/HM93vwj0K2

— Dr Mansukh Mandaviya (@mansukhmandviya) July 30, 2024

Qualification Round:

In the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Qualification Round, Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh showed their precision and skill, securing a combined score of 580. This impressive performance placed them among the top contenders, earning them a spot in the bronze medal shoot-off.

Key Government Support:

Sarabjot Singh

Key interventions by the Government of India for Sarabjot Singh during the Paris Olympic cycle included:

• Training and Competition Support: From January 17 to February 18, 2023, assistance was provided for training and participation in international competitions along with his coach.
• Personal Trainer Support: Financial assistance was allocated for the expenses of his personal trainer, Mr. Abhishek Rana, for attending the Volmerange OTC and Paris OG 2024 at Chateauroux from July 10 to August 1, 2024.

Financial Assistance Received:

• Under TOPS: ₹20,24,928
• Under Annual Calendar for Training and Competitions (ACTC): ₹1,26,20,970

Major Achievements:

• Asian Games (2022): Gold medal in the team event and silver in the mixed team event.
• Asian Championship, Korea (2023): Bronze medal in the 10m air pistol individual event, securing an Olympics 2024 quota place for India.
• World Cup, Bhopal (2023): Gold medal in the individual event.
• World Cup, Baku (2023): Gold medal in the mixed team event.
• Junior World Cup, Suhl (2022): Gold in the team event and two silver medals in the individual and mixed team events.
• Junior World Championship, Lima (2021): Two gold medals in the team and mixed team events.

Manu Bhaker

Key interventions by the Government of India for Manu Bhaker during the Paris Olympic cycle included:

• Ammunition and Weapon Servicing: Assistance was provided for ammunition and weapon servicing, pellet and ammunition testing, and barrel selection.

• Training Support: Assistance was provided towards training with personal coach Mr. Jaspal Rana in Luxembourg for the Olympics preparation.

Financial Assistance Received:

• Under TOPS: Rs. 28,78,634/-
• Under ACTC: Rs. 1,35,36,155/-

Major Achievements:

• Gold Medal in 25m Pistol Team at Asian Games (2022)
• Gold Medal in 25m Pistol Team at World Championship, Baku (2023)
• Quota place for Paris Games 2024 at Asian Shooting Championship, Changwon (2023)
• Bronze Medal in 25m Pistol at World Cup, Bhopal (2023)
• Silver Medal in 25m Pistol at World Championship, Cairo (2022)
• Two Gold Medals in 10m Air pistol individual and women's team event at World University Games, Chengdu (2021)

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