The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) honored India’s Olympic shooters with cash awards and gifts at a celebratory event. Medallists Manu Bhaker, Swapnil Kusale, and Sarabjot Singh received significant sums for their achievements in the Paris Olympics. The NRAI also recognized the efforts of coaches, support staff, and other shooters who contributed to India’s success.
Union Sports Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya honored Olympic medalist Sarabjot Singh with a cash award of Rs 22.5 lakh, recognizing his bronze medal win in the mixed air pistol event at the Paris Olympics. The Minister also commended the performance of the entire shooting squad and emphasized the importance of hard work, dedication, and the Khelo India scheme in nurturing young athletes.
Sarabjot Singh, the first Indian medallist of the Paris Olympics, returned to India after winning a bronze medal in the 10m air pistol mixed team event. He was welcomed with fanfare and felicitated by Sports Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya. Singh’s achievement marked the second medal for India at the Games, making it the first edition where Indian shooters have won three medals.
Sarabjot Singh, an Indian shooter, has won a bronze medal at the Paris Olympics in the 10m air pistol mixed team event. Despite facing challenges, including a severe arm injury and financial difficulties, Sarabjot persevered and achieved his Olympic dream. He remains grounded and focused on future successes, aiming for even better results at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Indian shooter Manu Bhaker, already a history-maker after winning her first Olympic medal, showcased remarkable resilience and teamwork to secure the bronze medal in the 10m air pistol mixed team event at the Tokyo Olympics. Despite a shaky performance, Bhaker and her partner Sarabjot Singh, under the guidance of coach Munkhbayar Dorjsuren, overcame pressure and a late surge from the Korean team to clinch the victory.
Sarabjot Singh, a promising Indian pistol shooter, has set personal goals for the Paris 2024 Olympics, focusing on improvement and personal milestones rather than just medal targets. The 22-year-old, a world junior champion and multiple world cup medalist, is confident in his preparations and excited about competing alongside fellow Indian shooters.
Indian shooter Sarabjot Singh clinched the gold medal in the men’s 10m Air Pistol event at the ISSF World Cup in Munich, Germany, on Thursday. His victory marks India’s first medal at the prestigious event and serves as a significant morale booster ahead of the upcoming Paris Olympics. Despite facing some challenges in the final stages, Sarabjot’s strong performance throughout the competition secured him the top spot, narrowly defeating China’s Shuaihang Bu and Germany’s Robin Walter, who settled for silver and bronze, respectively.
