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Manu Becomes First Indian Woman To Clinch Two Medals At Single Olympic Games Edition

By IANS News July 30, 2024 • 13:50 PM View: 213

Olympic Games: Chateauroux, July 30 (IANS) Manu Bhaker on Tuesday etched her name into the annals of Indian sports history. She became the first Indian woman to win multiple medals at a single Olympic Games.

The 22-year-old shooter clinched a bronze medal in the 10m pistol mixed team event alongside Sarabjot Singh, defeating South Korea 16-10 at the Paris Olympics.

This achievement follows her earlier success, where she secured a bronze in the women's 10m air pistol event, marking a significant milestone for Indian shooting.

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