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Paris Olympics: Star shooter Manu Bhakar created history by winning the bronze medal in the 10 meter air pistol event at the Paris Olympics. After this, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Manu on phone and congratulated him. Also mentioned was the last Tokyo Olympics, where Manu Bhaker had to be disappointed due to a malfunction in his rifle. While congratulating Manu Bhakar on phone, PM Modi said, “The silver remained yours by 0.1, but even after this you brought glory to the country.” You are getting two types of credit. Firstly, you got a bronze medal and secondly, you are the first woman to bring a medal in shooting. Many congratulations from my side.
Prime Minister Modi further said to shooter Manu Bhakar, “The rifle had betrayed you in the Tokyo Olympics, but this time you compensated for all the shortcomings. On this Manu said that there are more matches ahead, hopefully I will do well in them. On this, PM Modi said that I have full confidence that you will do well. While talking to the Olympic medalist, the Prime Minister also asked whether all the other colleagues are happy? On which Manu said that everyone is very fine and is saying hello to you. The PM said that we have tried to provide facilities and comfort to the players there. On this Manu said that right now we have everything. All efforts have been successful.
In the phone conversation, Prime Minister Modi said that your hard work is going to bear fruit. He also asked whether we had talked at home, to which Manu replied that I would when I go to the room in the evening. The PM said that your father will be very happy, because he has encouraged you a lot. On this Manu said that yes, of course mother, father and brother will all be happy.
President also congratulated Manu Bhaker
President Draupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated shooter Manu Bhaker, who won the bronze medal in women’s 10 meter air pistol at the Paris Olympics, saying that it is even more special because she is the first woman in the country to win a medal in shooting. President Draupadi Murmu said that his achievement will inspire many sportspersons. He said, “Hearty congratulations to Manu Bhaker for opening India’s medal tally with a bronze medal in the 10 meter air pistol shooting event at the Paris Olympics. ”She is the first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal in shooting competition,” he said. India is proud of Manu Bhaker. Her achievement will inspire many sportspersons and especially women. I wish that he reaches new heights of achievement in the future.” PM Modi wrote on ‘X’, “Historic medal.” He wrote, “Manu to win the first medal for India in Paris Olympics. Congratulations to Bhakar. Congratulations on the bronze (medal).” He said, ”This success is even more special because she has become the first woman to win a medal in shooting for India. Amazing achievement.”
