Manu Bhaker Returns After Historic Olympic Feat

Star pistol shooter Manu Bhaker returned to India on Wednesday to a rapturous reception at the Indira Gandhi International Airport, following her historic achievement at the Paris Olympics, where she became the first Indian in the post-Independence era to win two medals in a single edition of the Games. Bhaker secured bronze medals in the women's 10m air pistol and the 10m air pistol mixed team event with teammate Sarabjot Singh. She was greeted by hundreds of supporters, family members, and officials despite the morning drizzle. The crowd celebrated with bouquets, garlands, and traditional music. Bhaker will shortly return to Paris to serve as the female flag bearer for the Indian contingent at the Olympics Closing Ceremony. This achievement marks a significant milestone in Indian sports history, as the last similar feat was achieved by British-Indian athlete Norman Pritchard in 1900.