Paris Olympics 2024: EXCLUSIVE | ‘Likhke le loh’: Manu Bhaker’s uncle hopeful for gold in women’s 25m pistol

Phatte chak dunga (I will go all out) is what Sarabjot Singh told assistant coach Gaurav Saini before heading to Paris for his dream Olympic debut. True to his word, Sarabjot lived up to his promise, as is typical of him. Jaate time usne mujhse kaha tha ki main medal leke hi aayunga, chaahe jo hojaye. Practice ke dauraan, kahi dino pehle baat huya tha, toh bol raha tha phatte chak dunga. Aur usne aaj woh kar dikhaya (Before leaving for Paris, he told me he would do everything to win a medal. Days ago, during his practice at the range there, he again told me he would go all out for a podium finish. He kept his word), an ecstatic Saini told Mid-Day minutes after he added a second medal to Indias tally on Tuesday. #WATCH | Shooter Sarabjot Singhs father, Jitender Singh, Assistant Coach Gaurav Saini and others celebrate in Ambala, Haryana.At #ParisOlympics2024, shooters Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh brought India its second medal as they won Bronze in 10m Air Pistol Mixed team event. pic.twitter.com/yTR3j22L43 ANI (@ANI) July 30, 2024 For someone who had to navigate rough seas with a ninth-place finish in the mens 10m air pistol just three days ago, the aforementioned Punjabi phrase could not be more accurate! #WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Olympic medalist Sarabjot Singh and congratulated him for winning bronze medal in the 10m Air Pistol Mixed team event at #ParisOlympic2024 pic.twitter.com/0hnJbD0tyb ANI (@ANI) July 30, 2024 Teaming up with the equally unruffled Manu Bhaker, Singh edged out the Korean duo of Lee Wonho and Oh Ye Jin 16-10, giving India a reason to cheer twice in three days by securing a second bronze medal in shooting and overall. Puri umeed thi. Woh kabhi khaali haath nahi aata. Kahi bhi match khelne gaya hoga, national ho ya international, hamesha medal ke saath hi lauta hain (We had high hopes for him. He has never come empty-handed, be it any national or international event, and he has always won a medal), he added. #WATCH | Shooter Manu Bhaker wins bronze medal in 10m Air Pistol Mixed team event in Paris Olympics 2024Her father Ramkrishna Bhaker says, I am very happy. This is big news for the whole country. I thank the countrymen for giving their love and blessings to Manu and also… pic.twitter.com/AE8vDjEiyh ANI (@ANI) July 30, 2024 Also Read:Dont have JioTV: Father reveals how media broke the news of Bhakers bronze Singhs expression bore a trace of regret after he scored a disappointing 8.6 in the opening round. Bhakers 10.2 brought their combined total to 18.8, while the Korean pair, by contrast, accumulated 20.5 points to establish a 2-0 lead. However, it was the test of Bhaker and Singhs nerves in the subsequent shots that would determine the bronze medal winner. From this, there was no backing down. Despite trailing 0-2, Bhakers consistency was highlighted by her ability to maintain a high standard throughout, evident from the way she registered no more than three shots below 10 in the 13-round battle. Such was her level of confidence that it also had a bearing on Singh. Together, they had the final four rounds under their thumb, bringing their score to 8-2. Korea, under mounting pressure, struggled to keep pace and ultimately fell short, succumbing to Bhaker-Singhs relentless form and losing 16-10. #WATCH | Faridabad, Haryana | Shooter Manu Bhakers parents celebrate after their daughter scripts history by winning two Olympic medals in the ongoing Games in Paris pic.twitter.com/ifatEb039C ANI (@ANI) July 30, 2024 Khushi ki mahaul hain yaha. Academy ke saare bachhe khushi se naach rahe hain, Sarabjot ke pitaji bhi humare saath yaha the abhi, hum sab ab gaon ja rahe hain kyunki woha mukhyamantri ji aane waale hain (People are dancing and revelling in the festive spirit. The children from the Academy are dancing energetically in joy. His father was with me a while ago, we are all leaving for the village now. The Chief Minister is about to arrive), he said. Celebrations are equally in full swing about 140 miles away from Sarabjots Dheen village in Ambala. With a battery of mediapersons at home, the Bhakers were busy attending to the guests and receiving congratulatory calls from several dignitaries. The atmosphere appeared electric, especially at the Universal Senior Secondary School, where Manu honed her skills as a child. #WATCH | Shooter Manu Bhaker wins her second medal in Paris Olympics, her mother Sumedha Bhaker says, ...After getting Jaspal sirs guidance, today Manu has done wonders...Shooters Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh won Bronze medal in 10m Air Pistol Mixed team event today. pic.twitter.com/ZpfnozifR7 ANI (@ANI) July 30, 2024 Uncle Mahendar Bhaker said he was always confident that Manu would win India more than one medal in Paris. Bahut khush hain hum sab yaha, yaha toh utsav hain. Itne zyada log aaye huye hain. Laddoo, rasgulla, barfi sab baant rahe hain yaha. Hum sab gulaal se khel rahe hain. Ram Kishan ji se abhi tak baat nahi ho paya, woh busy aa rahe hain phone pe. Match ke pehle baat huya tha humara. Woh dono confident the aaj ke event ke liye. (We are very happy. The festive spirit is palpable, everyone has come together to celebrate. They have been distributing sweets and dancing to the beat of drums. I havent spoken with Ram Kishan (Manus father), it says busy. We spoke before the match, and they both seemed very confident about the medal), he said over the phone. Also Read:Motherhood could have cost Olympian Deepika, husband Atanu wouldnt let it When Mid-Day asked if he wanted Manu to change the colour of the medal in the womens 25m pistol event, an ecstatic Mahendar said: Usme gold aayega ji. Uska favourite game hain, toh 25m mein koi medal nahi chhorna hain, bass yeh Olympic medal baaki reh gayi, woh bhi laayegi. Gold aayega, aap likhke le loh, 100 per cent gold aayega (She will win gold. It is her favourite event, so she will not want to lose any opportunity right now, an Olympic medal in the 25m pistol is the only thing remaining now. I can give it to you in writing, gold is surely coming).

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