Manu Bhaker Secures 2nd in 25m Pistol Qualification at Paris Olympics

Manu Bhaker Shines in 25m Pistol Qualification Round

India’s shooting star, Manu Bhaker, has once again showcased her exceptional skills by qualifying for her third final at the Paris Olympics 2024. Competing in the women’s 25m pistol event, Bhaker secured a spot in the medal round on August 2, finishing 2nd in the qualification rankings.

Manu Bhaker’s Performance in 25m Pistol Qualification

Bhaker’s qualification score of 590 points was just 2 points shy of Hungary’s Veronika Major, who matched the Olympic qualification record with 592 points. Despite a rocky start, Bhaker demonstrated remarkable resilience, ultimately securing a place in the final.

Detailed Breakdown of Bhaker’s Performance:

• Precision Round Scores:
  • 1st Series: 97
  • 2nd Series: 98
  • 3rd Series: 99
• Rapid Round Scores:
  • 1st Series: 100
  • 2nd Series: 98
  • 3rd Series: 98

In the precision round, Bhaker faced challenges initially but improved significantly. Her early performance saw only 2 10s out of the first 5 shots, but she quickly turned things around with a series of perfect 10s, finishing strong. She ended the precision round in 3rd place with a total of 294 points.

Esha Singh’s Performance:

Esha Singh, Bhaker’s compatriot, also competed in the qualification round but fell short of making it to the final. Singh finished in 18th place after struggling in the initial series but ending strongly with a perfect score of 100 in the precision round.

• Precision Round Scores for Esha Singh:
  • 1st Series: 95
  • 2nd Series: 96
  • 3rd Series: 100

Singh’s performance in the rapid round saw fluctuating scores, ultimately landing her in 18th place. Her scores included 97 and 96 in the first two series and 97 in the final series.

What Lies Ahead for Manu Bhaker

Manu Bhaker, who has already earned two bronze medals in the women’s 10m air pistol and mixed 10m air pistol events, is now set to compete for her third medal. The final of the women’s 25m pistol event will take place on August 3 at 1:30 PM IST. With her consistent performance, Bhaker is expected to be a strong contender for the gold medal.

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