India Shines at Paris Olympics 2024: Manu Bhaker Creates History, Hockey Team Wins Big

Day 5 of the Paris Olympics 2024 was a mixed bag for India, with moments of glory and heartbreak. The day belonged to the shooting sensation Manu Bhaker, who etched her name in the history books by becoming the first athlete in independent India to win two medals in the same Olympics.

Shooting

Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh paired up to win the bronze medal in the 10m air pistol mixed team match, adding to India's medal tally. This was Manu's second medal of the Games, having already won a bronze in the women's 10m air pistol event. Her incredible feat makes her the first Indian athlete to achieve this milestone in the same Olympics.

Rowing

Balraj Panwar's impressive run in the men's single sculls event came to an end as he was eliminated from the quarterfinal round. Despite a valiant effort, Panwar couldn't advance to the next stage, bringing an end to India's campaign in rowing.

Hockey

The Indian men's hockey team registered a convincing 2-0 win over Ireland, keeping their hopes alive in the tournament. The team's solid performance was a testament to their skill and determination.

Archery

In the women's singles archery event, Ankita Bhakat's campaign was cut short as she was eliminated. However, Bhajan Kaur kept India's flag flying by qualifying for the round of 16.

In the men's singles archery match, Dhiraj Bommadevara's journey ended in a nail-biting shootout loss in the round of 16. Despite the heartbreaking defeat, Bommadevara's performance was a testament to his skill and grit.

As the Paris Olympics 2024 continue to unfold, India's athletes are leaving no stone unturned to make their mark on the world stage. With each passing day, the nation holds its breath, cheering on its heroes as they strive for glory.