Indian shooters Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh created history by winning India's first-ever shooting team event medal at the Paris Olympics. Their victory in the 10m air pistol mixed team event was praised by Abhinav Bindra, India's first individual Olympic gold medallist, and also marked the first time an Indian athlete won two medals in a single Olympics. With this win, Manu and Sarabjot have carved their names in Indian sports history.
Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh: Indian Shooting Team Makes History in Paris
Indian shooters Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh etched their names in history by winning India's first-ever shooting team event medal at the Paris Olympics. Their victory in the 10m air pistol mixed team event was a testament to their talent, determination, and the growing strength of Indian shooting.
Background
Shooting has been a successful sport for India at the Olympic Games, with Abhinav Bindra winning the country's first individual gold medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. However, India had never won a shooting team event medal until Bhaker and Singh's historic victory.
Bhaker is a rising star in Indian shooting, having won multiple medals at international competitions, including the Youth Olympic Games and the World Shooting Championships. Singh, on the other hand, is a seasoned veteran who has competed in multiple Olympic Games.
The Paris Olympics
In the 10m air pistol mixed team event, Bhaker and Singh faced a tough field of competitors. However, they remained composed and shot consistently throughout the competition. They eventually defeated the Chinese duo of Jiang Ranxin and Pang Wei in a thrilling gold medal match.
Bhaker's performance was particularly impressive, as she shot a record-breaking 251.8 points in the final. This was the highest score ever recorded in the women's 10m air pistol mixed team event at the Olympics.
Reactions
The victory of Bhaker and Singh was widely praised by both Indian fans and the international shooting community. Abhinav Bindra, India's first individual Olympic gold medallist, hailed it as a "great moment for Indian shooting."
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also congratulated the duo, saying that their victory had "made the country proud."
FAQs
1. Who are Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh?
Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh are Indian shooters who won the gold medal in the 10m air pistol mixed team event at the Paris Olympics.
2. What is the significance of their victory?
Their victory was India's first-ever shooting team event medal at the Olympics.
3. How did they perform in the final?
Bhaker shot a record-breaking 251.8 points, while Singh also performed consistently. They defeated the Chinese duo in a thrilling gold medal match.
4. What is the future of Indian shooting?
The victory of Bhaker and Singh is a sign that the future of Indian shooting is bright. India has a number of talented young shooters who have the potential to win more medals at future Olympic Games.
5. Who is Abhinav Bindra?
Abhinav Bindra is India's first individual Olympic gold medallist. He won the 10m air rifle event at the Beijing Olympics in 2008.
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