Manu Bhaker & Sarabjot Singh Reach Paris Olympics 10m Air Pistol Bronze Medal Match

Manu Bhaker & Sarabjot Singh Qualify for Paris Olympics Bronze Medal Match

India’s shooting stars, Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh, have advanced to the bronze medal match in the 10m air pistol mixed team event at the Paris Olympics 2024. Their remarkable performance on July 29, Monday, secured them a spot in the highly anticipated medal round.

Performance Highlights and Qualification Round

Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh delivered a stellar performance, finishing third in the qualification round of the 10m air pistol mixed team event. They scored 193, 195, and 192 in their three series, demonstrating consistent accuracy and skill. Their competitors for the bronze medal match will be Korea’s Jin Ye Oh and Wonho Lee.

In the gold medal match, Turkiye’s Illayda Tarhan and Yusef Dikec will compete against Serbia’s Zorana Arunovic and Damir Mikec. Both matches are scheduled for July 30, Tuesday.

How Manu and Sarabjot Secured Their Spot

Initial Series Performance

Manu Bhaker began with strong shots, scoring 10 and 9. Initially, Rhythm Sangwan and Arjun Singh Cheema led, with Rhythm hitting four consecutive 10s. Manu and Sarabjot struggled with a few 9s, causing them to fall out of the top 4 spots. Rhythm and Arjun briefly held the second position but dropped to fourth due to inconsistent finishes.

Mid-Series Adjustments

In the second series, Manu and Sarabjot showcased their skills, hitting only 10s and climbing to the second position. However, Rhythm and Arjun faced difficulties, with Arjun scoring an 8. Despite Manu hitting two 9s, Sarabjot’s 6 consecutive 10s initially kept them in the second spot before a slip to third. Manu’s timely form restored their position to second place, but they eventually fell to fourth.

Final Series and Medal Match Qualification

In the final series, Manu and Sarabjot hit 2 9s and 2 10s, moving back into the top 2. Rhythm and Arjun struggled with Rhythm scoring three 9s, pushing them out of the top 4. Manu and Sarabjot finished strongly with 5 10s in their final series, securing their place in the bronze medal match.

Conclusion and Upcoming Matches

Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh’s impressive performance has earned them a chance to compete for the bronze medal in the 10m air pistol mixed team event. Their journey through the qualification rounds showcases their resilience and skill, setting up an exciting conclusion to the event. Stay tuned for their match against Korea and the results of the gold medal contest.

Aakhir Tak Editor-in-Chief

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