PM Modi congratulates Manu-Sarabjot

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday congratulated Indian shooters Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh on winning the bronze medal in the 10m mixed team event.

'Our shooters continue to make us proud! Congratulations to Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh for winning the Bronze medal in the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team event at the Olympics. Both of them have shown great skills and teamwork. India is incredibly delighted,' he wrote on X.

'For Manu, this is her second consecutive Olympic medal, showcasing her consistent excellence and dedication. #Cheer4Bharat,' he added.

President Murmu also shared a post on social media, congratulating the Indian shooters.

'Congratulations to Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh for winning bronze medal for India in the mixed team 10 metre air pistol event for shooting!,' Murmu wrote.

'Manu Bhaker has created history, becoming the first woman shooter from India to win two medals in the same Olympic games. She has done us immensely proud. I wish her and Sarabjot Singh many more laurels in the future.'

'Congratulations Manu Bhaker, you have created history by becoming the first Indian to win 2 medals in the same edition of the #OlympicGames! Huge congratulations to @realmanubhaker and Sarabjot Singh for winning the historic BRONZE medal in the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team event for Bharat! Your incredible teamwork has made the nation proud,' Sports Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya tweeted.

Hailing the achievement of the Indian duo, IOC Member and Founder and Chairperson of Reliance Foundation, Nita Ambani said: 'A special call out to Manu for becoming the first Indian to win two medals in a single Olympic edition. The entire nation is keeping its fingers crossed for her hat-trick now! Here's wishing all our athletes the very best for the Games ahead. Go, India, go!'

Former sports ministers Kiren Rijiju also saluted the dedication of the two shooters.

'Manu, achieving your second consecutive Olympic medal speaks volumes about your unwavering dedication & incredible skill. Sarabjot, your focus & commitment have been exemplary. Together, you've made the nation proud & set an inspiring example for future athletes. Proud of both of you!' he posted on his X handle.

Bhaker was composure personified while Singh played an ideal foil as the pair won the 10m air pistol mixed team bronze defeating South Korea to script history at the Olympics on Tuesday.

The Indian pair defeated the Koreans 16-10 to earn the country its second medal at the quadrennial showpiece, and in the process made Bhaker the first Indian post independence to bag two medals in a single edition of the Games.

Manu had earlier bagged the bronze medal in the women's 10m air pistol event at the same venue.