Sarabjot Singh: A Farmer's Son Who Shot India To Historic Bronze In Paris Olympics

30.07.2024 - 10:19 sports.ndtv.com

India achieved another historic first in its Olympic history as Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh helped the nation earn its second medal at the Paris Games.

It was the first time that India clinched any medal in a team event at the Olympic Games, with Manu and Sarabjot getting the better of the South Korean pair 16-10.

While the entire country has been singing praises for Manu, Sarabjot also proved himself on the grand stage, playing an equally important role in doubling India's tally.

While Manu Bhaker has been at the top of the shooting pedestal for a while, Sarabjot used the Paris Olympics to shoot to glory.

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