'For my country': Manu Bhaker's first post after winning second medal at Paris Olympics goes viral

Indian shooting sensation Manu Bhaker took to Twitter to share her elation after clinching her second medal at the Paris Olympics, a feat that has earned her widespread acclaim. Bhaker, alongside Sarabjot Singh, secured India's second medal at the Paris Olympics on Tuesday, earning a bronze in the 10m Air Pistol mixed team event at the Chateauroux Shooting Centre.

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Manu Bhaker's first post after winning second Olympic medal

"Extremely humbled by the support and wishes that have been pouring in. This is something that I've always dreamt of. Proud to perform at the biggest stage for my country," Bhaker wrote, capturing the spirit and pride of representing India on the global stage.

This achievement adds to India's growing tally of shooting accolades at the ongoing Paris Games. The duo's impressive performance saw them take an early lead, which they sustained despite a strong challenge from their South Korean counterparts.

India led 4-2 after the third series and extended their lead to 8-2 after the fifth. Though South Korea managed to close the gap to 10-6 after the eighth series, Bhaker and Singh kept their nerve to secure a comfortable victory, highlighting their resilience and teamwork.

This medal marks Sarabjot Singh’s first Olympic accolade, a significant milestone in his career. For Manu Bhaker, this achievement is particularly noteworthy as it makes her the first Indian athlete to win multiple medals at a single Olympic Games. She had previously opened India's medal count at the Paris Olympics with a bronze in the women's 10m air pistol event.

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Manu Bhaker's remarkable feat places her in elite company, joining Norman Pritchard (athletics), Sushil Kumar (wrestling), and PV Sindhu (badminton) as the only Indians to have won multiple medals at the Summer Olympics. However, Bhaker stands alone as the first to achieve this distinction within a single edition of the Olympics.