Prime Minister Narendra Modi called star shooter Manu Bhaker, who won the bronze medal in Paris Olympics 2024, and congratulated her. With this medal, India’s medal account in the Paris Olympics is open. Manu Bhaker has created history by winning bronze in the 10 meter air pistol event with a score of 221.7. Manu has become the first Indian woman to win any medal in shooting.
Along with congratulating Manu Bhaker on phone, PM Modi also asked about the condition of other fellow players. PM Modi told Manu that the rifle had betrayed you in the Tokyo Olympics, but this time you made up for all the shortcomings and won the medal.
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‘The silver medal remained due to point one (.1)’
PM Modi said on the phone, ‘Many congratulations to you, many many congratulations. After hearing the news of your success, I am excited and happy. However, the silver medal remained due to point one (.1). But despite that you brought glory to the country. You are getting two types of credit. Firstly, you have brought a bronze medal and are the first woman from India to bring a medal in shooting. Congratulations from my side.
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He said, ‘Look, the rifle betrayed you in the Tokyo Olympics. But this time you have made up for all the shortcomings. I have full hope that you will do well in future also, the beginning is very good, because of that your enthusiasm will also increase and your confidence will also increase. The country will also benefit from this. Are all the other companions happy and happy there?
PM Modi further said, ‘We have also tried to provide good facilities to our players there. An effort has been made to provide a game that is comfortable. Your hard work is going to bear fruit. Have you talked to us at home? Your father will also be very happy because he has encouraged you a lot.