“What you’ve accomplished in Paris is truly monumental” - Abhinav Bindra congratulates Manu Bhaker on Paris 2024 Olympics heroics

India’s Manu Bhaker has garnered praise from all corners of the country with her incredible stint at the ongoing Paris 2024 Olympics. Now, legendary rifleman and former Olympic gold medalist Abhinav Bindra has praised the 22-year-old pistol ace on winning two bronze medals in France.

On social media platform X, Bindra, who was India’s torch bearer in the Paris 2024 Olympics, wrote:

“Manu, you have made the entire nation stand up and applaud your incredible achievement. Winning a third Olympic medal would have been an extraordinary feat, but what you’ve accomplished in Paris is truly monumental.”

“Your journey stands as a testament to relentless hard work and dedication. At just 22, you’ve already established a remarkable legacy, and this is only the beginning,” he added.

Manu Bhaker responded to the praise from a legendary figure in her sport, writing on X:

“Thanks a lot @Abhinav_Bindra sir. Your appreciation means a lot to me.”

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Manu Bhaker comes fourth in her third bronze medal bid in Paris 2024 Olympics

While Manu Bhaker has already scripted Olympic history after winning two bronze medals in Paris, she had the chance to win an unprecedented third medal on Saturday. However, the pistol ace from Haryana came fourth in the women’s 25m air pistol event, dropping off from the top three positions after a shoot-off with Hungary’s Veronika Major.

However, Manu can look back on her journey in the Paris 2024 Games with pride, as she has previously clinched a bronze medal at the women’s 10m air pistol event. She also claimed her second bronze medal in the 10m air pistol mixed team event along with her shooting partner Sarabjot Singh.

Along with Bhaker, rifle shooter Swapnil Kusale also won a bronze medal for India in the men’s 50m rifle 3 positions event.

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