Manu Bhaker Wins Bronze at Paris Olympics: Lok Sabha Congratulates
By Rediff Money Desk, New Delhi Jul 29, 2024 11:50
Lok Sabha congratulates Manu Bhaker for winning bronze medal in the 10m air pistol event at the Paris Olympics, ending India's 12-year wait for a shooting medal.
New Delhi, Jul 29 (PTI) The Lok Sabha on Monday congratulated markswoman Manu Bhaker for winning the bronze medal in the Paris Olympics and also expressed good wishes for other players participating in the games.
Bhaker ended India's 12-year wait for a shooting medal in the Olympics by becoming the first markswoman from the country to finish on the podium with a bronze in the 10m air pistol event of the Paris Games on Sunday.
It was also the first medal for India in the ongoing games.
Congratulating Bhaker, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said she scripted history at the Olympics and that her win has enthused people. Members present in the House thumped their desks as the Speaker mentioned about the win.
He also expressed his good wishes for other players participating in the Olympics and hoped that their performance would further enhance the respect for the country.
Bhaker ended India's 12-year wait for a shooting medal in the Olympics by becoming the first markswoman from the country to finish on the podium with a bronze in the 10m air pistol event of the Paris Games on Sunday.
It was also the first medal for India in the ongoing games.
Congratulating Bhaker, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said she scripted history at the Olympics and that her win has enthused people. Members present in the House thumped their desks as the Speaker mentioned about the win.
He also expressed his good wishes for other players participating in the Olympics and hoped that their performance would further enhance the respect for the country.
Source: PTI
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