Manu Bhaker salvages underwhelming day for Indian shooters, cruises into women's 10m air pistol final
Hindustan TimesIndian shooter Manu Bhaker emerged as a much-needed positive for Indian shooting at the Olympic Games on Day 1, as he entered the 10m women’s air pistol final. Bhaker showcased remarkable consistency, rescuing what had been an otherwise underwhelming day for her compatriots; the 22-year-old shooter achieved a qualification score of 580, securing third place and ensuring her spot in the final. India's Manu Bhaker reacts during the 10m air pistol women's qualification round at the 2024 Summer Olympics Hungary's Veronika Major led the qualifications with a score of 582, while fellow Indian Rhythm Sangwan finished 15th with a score of 573. Similarly, Arjun Singh Cheema’s late surge, featuring 10 perfect 10s in his final series, was not enough to secure a spot in the final in men's 10m air pistol qualification.