In a thrilling display of skill and precision, India’s Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh clinched the bronze medal in the 10m air pistol mixed team event at the Paris 2024 Olympics. The duo defeated the South Korean pair of Wonho Lee and Ye Jin Oh with a convincing margin of 16-10 in the bronze medal playoff match, marking India’s second medal at the Games.

This victory was particularly historic for Manu Bhaker, who became the first Indian female athlete to win two medals in a single edition of the Olympics. She had previously secured a bronze medal in the women’s 10m pistol event on Sunday, July 28. Bhaker’s outstanding performance has set a new benchmark in Indian sports, showcasing her remarkable talent and dedication.

The bronze medal win in the mixed team event follows a strong showing by Indian shooters at the Paris Games, with both medals so far coming from the sport. Bhaker and Singh’s teamwork and composure under pressure were evident as they outshot their Korean opponents in a gripping match.

In addition to shooting, Indian athletes are competing in several other events today. In rowing, Balraj Panwar will aim to deliver his best performance in the Men’s Single Sculls quarterfinals. The equestrian event features Anush Agarwalla in the Dressage Individual Grand Prix, while in badminton, the men’s doubles team of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty face the Indonesian pair Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Rian Ardianto in a group stage match.

Indian boxers Amit Panghal, Jaismine Lamboria, and Preeti Pawar will also be in action today, vying for victories in their respective matches. In archery, Dhiraj Bommadevara will compete against Adam Li of the Czech Republic in the Round of 32, hoping to advance further in the individual rounds.