New Delhi: Indian shooter Manu Bhaker created history at the Paris Olympics 2024 by becoming the first athlete from independent India to win two individual medals in a single edition of the Games. Bhakers stellar performance saw her clinch bronze in the womens 10m air pistol event and the 10m air pistol mixed team event, where she teamed up with Sarabjot Singh. She narrowly missed out on a third medal, finishing fourth in the 25m womens pistol event.Upon her return to India, Bhaker has been enjoying widespread attention and praise. A video of her dancing to the popular song Kala Chashma with school children at a felicitation ceremony has gone viral on social media, showcasing her joyful side post her Olympic triumphs. Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted the Indian contingent, who returned with six medals from the Paris Olympics, at his residence.Manu Bhaker Dancing on Kala Chasma 😎 song in a recent School Cultural Programme..The Olympics champion 🏆 #ManuBhaker #Olympics @ManuBhaker01 pic.twitter.com/Spjzp1OWYm— Randhir Mishra 🇮🇳 (@randhirmishra96) August 20, 2024Bhakar made the nation proudDuring the interaction, Bhaker proudly presented the pistol that won her the two bronze medals to the Prime Minister. The Indian mens hockey team, which secured its second consecutive bronze at the Games, also gifted a signed stick to PM Modi. The team, including recently retired PR Sreejesh and captain Harmanpreet Singh, posed with their bronze medals alongside the PM.In a tweet following the meeting, PM Modi expressed his pride in the athletes, stating, It was a delight to interact with the Indian contingent that represented our nation in the Paris Olympics. Heard their experiences from the games and lauded their feats on the sports field. As the Indian sports scene continues to grow, Bhakers historic achievements are a source of inspiration for aspiring athletes across the country.
