Paris Olympics 2024: In the shooting events, India faced disappointment in the men’s and mixed team events, but Manu Bhaker raised hopes of a medal by reaching the final.
Paris: India’s Manu Bhaker has made it to the final of the women’s 10 meter air pistol event on Saturday. She finished third in the qualification round with an impressive score of 580-27x. Among 45 shooters, Bhaker performed strongly from the beginning and scored consistently well.
In the first 10 shots, she shot 97/100 with seven inner tens. The 22-year-old Indian shooter repeated her performance in the second series as well and shot 97. At the midpoint of the six-series event, Manu had a score of 292/300, putting her in a good position to finish in the top eight to qualify for the final.
Manu Bhaker becomes the first Indian finalist of the 2024 Paris Olympics. She finishes in third place at the end of qualifying in women’s 10m air pistol with a total of 580. pic.twitter.com/FKfhNsqRIm
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Heart was broken in Tokyo, now she is close to the medal
Three years after the heartbreaking Tokyo Olympics performance, Bhaker has made a stunning comeback by making it to the finals at the Paris Olympics. It is a significant comeback for the young shooter, who had considered quitting the sport some time back. Bhaker’s journey to the final was quite impressive.
She showcased her skill and determination in the qualification round, culminating in a stellar performance. Her sixth and final series ended with a solid score of 96, taking her overall score to 580-27x. This score was achieved through consistent performances, with Bhaker scoring 97, 97, 98, 96 and 96 in her previous rounds.
Rhythm Sangwan got disappointed
On the other hand, another talented shooter Rhythm Sangwan finished her campaign with a score of 573-14x and was placed 15th in the overall rankings. Despite missing out on a place in the final, Sangwan’s effort was commendable, showcasing her ability and determination.
Now shooting medal is expected from Bhaker only
The day started with some disappointment for the Indian contingent, but Bhaker’s brilliant performance provided the necessary impetus and raised hopes of a medal in the women’s 10m air pistol event. Bhaker’s qualification for the final has increased the excitement and thrill as fans eagerly await her next performance.
There was disappointment in the men’s event as well
Earlier, Sarabjeet Singh and Arjun Singh Cheema showed promise but failed to make the men’s 10m air pistol final. Sarabjeet finished ninth in the qualification with a score of 577, while Arjun finished 18th with 574.
Indian shooters also fell short in the 10m air rifle mixed team qualification. Ramita Jindal and Arjun Babuta finished sixth with a total score of 628.7, while Elavenil Valarivan and Sandeep Singh finished 12th with 626.3. Ramita and Babuta came close to the medal round but eventually missed out by 1.0 points.
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