'Long Due Medal for India': Manu Bhaker's First Reaction After Winning Olympic Medal in Paris

Manu Bhaker, India's young shooting sensation, expressed her immense joy and gratitude after winning a bronze medal in the 10m Air Pistol event at the Paris 2024 Olympics. This historic achievement marks her as the first Indian female shooter to secure an Olympic medal and ends a 12-year drought for India in Olympic shooting.

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Manu Bhaker's first reaction after winning bronze in Paris

In her first reaction following the victory, Manu Bhaker shared her thoughts on the hard work and determination that led to this momentous occasion. "Long due medal for India. I want India to win many more medals. The entire team has worked really hard. Personally, for me, the feeling has been really surreal," she said. "I feel that they did a good job, and I put in a lot of effort. Even till the last shot, I was fighting with all the energy that I had."

Despite narrowly missing out on a higher podium finish, Bhaker expressed her gratitude and optimism for the future. "This was a bronze, but I am really grateful that I could win a bronze for India. Maybe a better next time," she added with a hopeful smile.

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Manu Bhaker's bronze medal is a testament to her hard work, dedication, and the unwavering support of her team. Her achievement not only brings pride to the nation but also inspires a new generation of Indian athletes. 

Here are the reactions of some of the note-worthy people on Manu Bhaker's bronze-medal win at the Paris Olympics 2024.