Manu Bhaker is set to compete for gold today at 1:30 PM IST in the Women’s 25m Pistol final at the Paris Olympics 2024, aiming for her third consecutive Olympic medal. 

The Indian shooting star secured her spot in this final by finishing second in the qualification round with an impressive score of 590, just behind Hungary’s Veronika Major. Despite a shaky start with only two perfect 10s in her first five shots, Bhaker showcased her resilience by delivering five consecutive 10s, finishing strong in the precision round.

Her performance improved in the second series, where she scored 98 points with three 10s. In the third series, she hit nine 10s, with a single 9 being her only miss, ending the precision round in third place with a total of 294 points.

In contrast, her teammate Esha struggled initially but concluded the precision round with a perfect 100, ending in tenth place. Esha faced challenges in the rapid round as well, scoring 97 and 96 in her first two series and finishing with a total of 97 points.

Manu excelled in the rapid round, starting with a perfect 100 and continuing her stellar performance with four 10s in the second series. She maintained her momentum with consistent 10s in the final series, securing her place in the final.

As the Paris Olympics 2024 approaches, Manu Bhaker is poised to add another remarkable chapter to her Olympic journey. Keep an eye on her as she competes for gold in the upcoming Olympic events.