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.
In a historic moment for India, Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore became the first Indian athlete to win an individual silver medal in shooting at the 2004 Athens Olympics. Rathore's impressive performance in the double trap event earned him the second place on the podium, setting a new record for the country. This feat was followed by Abhinav Bindra's gold medal win in the 2008 Beijing Olympics, making him the first Indian to achieve such a feat. Gagan Narang and Vijay Kumar also added to India's success in shooting by securing bronze and silver respectively in the London Olympics in 2012.