India rifle shooters Ramita Jindal and Elavenil Valarivan made the nation proud with their stellar performances at the recently concluded Paris Olympics. While the two shooters missed out on a medal, their performances signalled a new age in India for rifle shooters.
Star shooter Manu Bhaker gave a shout-out to actor Kartik Aaryan for his inspiring performance in 'Chandu Champion', the story of India's first-ever Paralympics gold medallist, Murlikant Petkar. "
Khattar expressed his delight at Manu's record-breaking performance, which led to her securing a place on the podium twice. He also expressed hope that she would achieve even greater success at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics, aiming for a gold medal.
During this, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) state chief VD Sharma, state cabinet minister Vishwas Sarang, Paris Olympic bronze medalist Hockey player Vivek Sagar and international rifle shooter Aishwarya Pratap Singh were also present.
Legendary Indian shooter Abhinav Bindra was awarded the prestigious Olympic Order by the International Olympic Council (IOC) at the 142nd IOC Session in Paris on Saturday.
The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) announced the nomination of hockey goalkeeper PR Sreejesh as the joint flagbearer with pistol shooter Manu Bhaker at the Closing Ceremony of the ongoing Paris Olympics 2024.
After clinching a bronze medal in the 10 M Air Pistol Mixed team event, shooters Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh met the Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Friday.
Kusale won the bronze medal in the men's 50m rifle 3P event at the ongoing Paris Olympics. Kusale also became the first Indian shooter to win a medal in the men's 50m rifle 3P event.
"Delighted to meet India's ace shooter, Manu Bhaker, who scripted history at the Paris Olympics by winning two Bronze medals for the country. Every Indian is elated by her incredible performances. Best wishes for her future endeavours," Singh said.
Actor John Abraham expressed his pride and admiration for Indian shooter Manu Bhaker, who recently returned from the Summer Olympics 2024 in Paris with two bronze medals.
Double Olympic medallist in shooting, Manu Bhaker, expressed her feelings after receiving a warm welcome at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi on Wednesday following the shooter's outstanding performance.