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"We'd Like To See More But...": Abhinav Bindra's Verdict On Indian Shooters In Paris Olympics 2024

Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra believes there was a scope of "more conversions" for Indian shooters at the Paris Games but overall it was a campaign which they should be proud of. India clinched six medals overall with three in shooting as Manu Bhaker became the first ever athlete from the country post Independence to earn two podium finishes in a single edition of Olympics. Alongside winning a bronze medal in women's 10m air pistol, Manu grabbed another bronze in mixed 10m air pistol shooting with Sarabjot Singh as her teammate. India got another bronze when Swapnil Kusale finished third in the final of the 50m rifle 3 positions event in Paris.

Manu Bhaker To Neeraj Chopra - India's Records And Milestones At Paris Olympics

India's campaign at the Paris Olympics 2024 ended with six medals, a tally one short of the record total from Tokyo 2020. It is, however, India's third-best outing at the Summer Games after Tokyo 2020 and London 2012. Archery, athletics, badminton, boxing, equestrian, golf, hockey, judo, rowing, sailing, shooting, swimming, wrestling, table tennis and tennis are the 16 sports Indian athletes took part in at the marquee event. Athletics boasted the largest Indian representation with a 29-member squad. In shooting, India fielded their largest-ever contingent of 21 shooters.

I've been in Ruud van Nistelrooy meetings at Man United – this is what he's really like

Ruud van Nistelrooy has been dubbed "the best" coach that ex-Manchester United star Tom Heaton has ever worked with after he arrived at Old Trafford as Erik Ten Hag's right-hand man.

Cyclist injured after being hit by car before police and paramedics swarm area

A cyclist was left injured after being hit by car on a country road near Bolton on Sunday afternoon (August 11). Police and paramedics attended the collision on Rivington Road, close to Belmont Road, at around 3.47pm.

Modern Pentathlon: Gulyas takes women's gold for Hungary

VERSAILLES, France: Hungary's Michelle Gulyas showed the steady eye and hand of a sharpshooter to win the women's Modern Pentathlon gold medal with a world record points haul at the Paris Olympics on Sunday (Aug 11).

Olympics Bronze Medal Winner Sarabjot Singh Denies Haryana Government Job, Explains Reason

Winner of bronze medal in the mixed team 10m Air pistol event, with Manu Bhaker, India's shooter Sarabjot Singh shot to fame courtesy of his heroics in the Paris Olympic Games. Upon return home, Sarabjot was offered a job by the Haryana government, but he decided to turn it down. While many athletes representing India complain of lack of support and financial assistance in their journey, Sarabjot doesn't think this is the right time for him to be taking up a government job, as he has not achieved his target yet.

Paris Olympics 2024 Closing Ceremony: All You Need To Know

The highly-anticipated Paris Olympic Games 2024 have reached their conclusion. The 16-day event saw many ups and downs, which made it a memorable one. However, the tournament was a mixed baggage for the Indian contingent as it will be returning with a total of six medals, including five bronze and one silver. The Indian athletes failed to clinch a single gold medal and finished at 71st place in the medal tally. The quadrennial event will be concluded by a grand closing ceremony, taking place at Stade de France in Paris.

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"We'd Like To See More But...": Abhinav Bindra's Verdict On Indian Shooters In Paris Olympics 2024

Manu Bhaker To Neeraj Chopra - India's Records And Milestones At Paris Olympics

I've been in Ruud van Nistelrooy meetings at Man United – this is what he's really like

Cyclist injured after being hit by car before police and paramedics swarm area

Modern Pentathlon: Gulyas takes women's gold for Hungary

Olympics Bronze Medal Winner Sarabjot Singh Denies Haryana Government Job, Explains Reason

Paris Olympics 2024 Closing Ceremony: All You Need To Know

Hollyoaks Blue's identity in jaw-dropping twist in major blow for Warren Fox