After just three days of competition at the Paris Olympics, Indian shooter Manu Bhaker made history by becoming the first athlete from the country since independence to win two individual medals. Teaming up with Sarabjot Singh, Bhaker secured a bronze medal in the 10m air pistol mixed team event. The 22-year-old athlete from Haryana also has her eyes set on another medal in her pet event, the 25m pistol, as she continues to make her mark in the Olympic games. Her remarkable performance has sparked joy and positivity among the Indian contingent.
Indian shooter Manu Bhaker has etched her name in history by becoming the first athlete from India to win two individual medals at the same Olympic Games since independence.
On the third day of the Paris Olympics, Bhaker partnered with Sarabjot Singh in the 10m air pistol mixed team event. The duo performed exceptionally well, securing a bronze medal with a total score of 16. The gold and silver medals went to Bulgaria and China, respectively.
Bhaker is a 22-year-old shooter from Haryana who has been making waves in the sport for several years. She is a two-time Commonwealth Games gold medalist and a reigning Asian Championships gold medalist in the 10m air pistol event.
At the Paris Olympics, Bhaker is also eyeing a medal in her pet event, the 25m pistol. She has won multiple medals in this event at national and international competitions.
1. How many medals has Manu Bhaker won at the Olympics? Answer: Two bronze medals at the Paris Olympics, one in the 10m air pistol mixed team event and one in the 25m pistol event.
2. Who did Bhaker team up with in the 10m air pistol mixed team event? Answer: Sarabjot Singh
3. What was Bhaker's score in the 10m air pistol mixed team event? Answer: 16
4. What countries won the gold and silver medals in the 10m air pistol mixed team event? Answer: Bulgaria (gold), China (silver)
5. What other event is Bhaker competing in at the Olympics? Answer: 25m pistol
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