India's star shooter Manu Bhaker has stormed into women's 25m air pistol final event's final in the ongoing Paris Olympics 2024. Manu finished third in the first round of qualification.
Manu Bhaker omen's 25m air pistol final
Unfortunately, Esha Singh, India's other representative in the event, couldn't advance, finishing in tenth place overall. In contrast, Bhaker excelled, securing the second spot in the qualifiers with a score of 590. Esha, on the other hand, missed out on qualification, ending her campaign in eighteenth position with a total of 581 points.
Esha Singh started the precision round with scores of 95 and 96 in the first two series, placing her thirteenth overall. However, a perfect 100 in the third series propelled her to third position. With a total of 291 points, Singh finished the first rally in third place. Manu Bhaker followed with a strong performance, earning 97, 98, and 99 points in the same round. In the rapid round, Singh managed 290 points with scores of 97, 96, and 97. Bhaker continued her dominance, starting with a perfect 100.
Manu Bhaker chases another history
Manu Bhaker has etched her name in Indian sporting history by becoming the first athlete from independent India to win multiple medals at a single Olympics. After securing a bronze in the women's 10m air pistol, she teamed up with Sarabjot Singh to clinch another bronze in the mixed team event. This marks her third Olympic final in Paris.
A podium finish in her favored 25m event would make her the first Indian to win three medals at a single Olympics. Despite narrowly missing silver in the women's 10m air pistol, Bhaker's bronze medal was a testament to her resilience. She, along with Singh, defeated the South Korean duo to claim the mixed team bronze.
Esha Singh is one of the youngest members of the Indian Olympic team. The 19-year-old garnered significant attention at the age of 13 when she triumphed over seasoned shooters Heena Sidhu and Manu Bhaker at a national competition. Singh's talent was further showcased when she clinched the gold medal in the 10m air pistol event at the 2018 National Shooting Championships.
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