India's Manu Bhaker at the 10m Air Pistol Women's Final event at the Summer Olympics 2024, in Chateauroux, France, Sunday, July 28, 2024.
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Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan congratulated Indian shooter Manu Bhaker who won the bronze medal in the 10 m air pistol shooting category in the Paris Olympics, 2024.
Manu became the first woman from the country to win a medal in shooting, showing tremendous fighting spirit to end a 12-year drought in the sport at the quadrennial showpiece.
"Proud moment for India as shooter Manu Bhaker wins a historic bronze in the 10m air pistol at #ParisOlympics2024, becoming the first Indian woman to win a medal in shooting. Her achievement inspires many to pursue sports. Wishing her success in future endeavours," Vijayan posted on 'X' on Sunday.