Paris Olympics 2024: PM Modi speaks to Manu Bhaker after she creates history

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (July 28) spoke to Indian ace shooter Manu Bhaker and congratulated her on winning a bronze medal for India in the 10 m air pistol event in the ongoing Paris Olympics Games. 

Speaking to Bhaker, who now bags two records on her name, first opening India's medal tally at Paris and second becoming the first Indian female shooter to bag an Olympics medal, PM Modi said, "Many many congratulations, Manu. After listening to the news of your victory, I am feeling very happy. You missed the silver medal by 1 point, but you have still made India very proud



with your hard work. You are deserving of two credits. Apart from bringing home the bronze, you are the first Indian woman to bring home a medal from the Olympics."

"I am sending my best wishes to you. In the Tokyo Olympics, your rifle or pistol betrayed you. But you made up for everything this time," he added.

Further, the prime minister in his conversation with her said the government has tried to ensure athletes as much facilities and comfort as it could, and Bhaker smilingly replied that his efforts have been successful as they have all the facilities.