India's Manu Bhaker came close to winning a third medal at the Paris Olympics in the Women's 25m Pistol event, but missed out by a margin in a shoot-off against Hungary's Veronika Major. India's shooters have been performing exceptionally well, with Sarabjot Singh and Swapnil Kusale winning a bronze medal in the men's 50m rifle 3P event. IBNS is dedicated to providing objective, well-sourced news without any bias or judgement.
Manu Bhaker's Near-Miss at Paris Olympics and India's Shooting Success
Manu Bhaker, India's rising shooting star, came tantalizingly close to adding a third medal to her tally at the Paris Olympics. However, she narrowly missed out in the Women's 25m Pistol event, losing a shoot-off to Hungary's Veronika Major.
Background:
Bhaker, who hails from Haryana, India, began her shooting career at the age of 16. She quickly rose through the ranks, winning multiple medals at the national and international levels. In 2018, she became the youngest Indian shooter to win a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games.
At the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, Bhaker made history by becoming the first Indian woman to win a medal in shooting. She won a silver medal in the 10m air pistol event and a bronze medal in the 25m pistol event.
Paris Olympics Performance:
At the Paris Olympics, Bhaker entered the Women's 25m Pistol event as one of the favorites. She qualified for the final with a strong performance in the preliminary rounds.
In the final, Bhaker shot consistently and finished with a score of 38, tying with Major for the lead. However, Major went on to win the shoot-off, denying Bhaker a third Olympic medal.
India's Shooting Success:
Despite Bhaker's near-miss, India's shooters have had a successful outing at the Paris Olympics. Sarabjot Singh and Swapnil Kusale won a bronze medal in the men's 50m rifle 3P event.
India's shooting contingent has been consistently performing well in recent years. At the 2018 Commonwealth Games, they won a record 16 medals, including nine golds. At the 2019 Asian Shooting Championships, they won 11 medals, including four golds.
Top 5 FAQs and Answers:
1. Who is Manu Bhaker?
Manu Bhaker is an Indian shooter who has won multiple medals at the Olympics, Commonwealth Games, and Asian Shooting Championships.
2. What medal did Manu Bhaker win at the Paris Olympics?
Bhaker narrowly missed out on a third Olympic medal, losing a shoot-off to Hungary's Veronika Major in the Women's 25m Pistol event.
3. How many medals have India's shooters won at the Paris Olympics?
So far, India's shooters have won one medal at the Paris Olympics: a bronze medal in the men's 50m rifle 3P event.
4. What is the significance of India's shooting success?
India's shooting success is a testament to the country's growing strength in the sport. It also inspires aspiring shooters and promotes the sport in India.
5. What are the future prospects for Indian shooting?
With talented shooters like Manu Bhaker, India has a bright future in shooting. The country has a strong pipeline of young shooters and is investing heavily in its shooting infrastructure.
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