“Moment of Pride…”: AIMIM Chief congratulates Manu Bhaker, Sarabjot Singh for historic air pistol win at Paris Olympics

New Delhi [India], July 30 (ANI): All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) Chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Tuesday congratulated Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh for winning the bronze medal in the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team event at the Paris Olympics and said that this is a “moment of pride” for the nation.

“This is the moment of pride that she (Manu Bhaker) first won a medal in an individual contest and again today in a team event. This is a pride and a happy moment for the nation. I congratulate her and the team. They have worked hard to reach here,” Owaisi said.

Notably, this is Bhaker’s second consecutive Olympic medal, as she has won bronze in the women’s individual 10M Air pistol event.

Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that our shooters continue to make us proud and India is incredibly delighted.

“Our shooters continue to make us proud! Congratulations to @realmanubhaker and Sarabjot Singh for winning the Bronze medal in the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team event at the Olympics. Both of them have shown great skills and teamwork. India is incredibly delighted,” PM Modi said in a post on X.

“For Manu, this is her second consecutive Olympic medal, showcasing her consistent excellence and dedication. #Cheer4Bharat,” he added in the post.

Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini said the entire nation was proud of the players from Haryana, “Players from Haryana have scripted history once again. Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh won Bronze at the 10m Air Pistol Mixed team event and both of them are from Haryana. I am delighted that Haryana has contributed to the medals that players have won so far. The entire nation is proud of the players of Haryana.”

Manu-Sarabjot beat South Korea’s Lee Wonho and Oh Ye Jin 16-10 in the Bronze Medal play-off match. With this medal, India’s medal tally increases to two in the Paris Olympics. Both Bhaker and Sarabjot shot consistently with regular 10s in the series against the Koreans.

The NRAI celebrated the success saying “India wins bronze in the mixed team 10m air pistol as @realmanubhaker and @Sarabjotsingh30 beat Korea’s Oh Ye Jin & Lee Won Ho 16-10 in the bronze match. Second medal for Manu at the Games. History!”

Earlier on Monday, Manu-Sarabjot secured 580-20x points in total to finish third.