Indian shooter Manu Bhaker scripted history as she opened India’s medal account in Paris Olympics 2024 on Sunday. With her10m air pistol bronze, Bhaker became the first-ever Indian woman to win an Olympic medal in shooting.

Bhaker finished third in the Women’s Air Pistol event in the ongoing Paris Olympics 2024 on Sunday. Her achievement ended India’s 13-year wait for a shooting medal in the Olympics.

As per news agency ANI, Bhaker become the first Indian woman in 20 years to reach an shooting final in an individual event of Olympics since Suma Shirur in 2004.

This was also the first medal India won at Paris Olympics. Bhaker brought India’s first medal in the Paris Olympics as she won a bronze medal with a score of 221.7.

South Korea’s Ye Jin clinched the gold medal with an Olympic record of 243.2 points. Her compatriot, Kim Yeji settled for silver with 241.3 points.

Shooter Manu Bhaker’s father, Ram Kishan Bhaker, told news agency ANI, “Two of her events are remaining, we hope she will win gold in them…”

On the opening day, Bhaker finished third in the qualification round of Women’s 10 Metre Air Pistol to qualify for the final at the ongoing Paris Olympics on Saturday. While Rhythm Sangwan failed to make her place in the final after finishing in 15th place.