PM Modi hails Manu Bhaker for Olympics win, she quotes Gita

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday applauded shooter Manu Bhaker for winning India's first medal at the Paris Olympics and said her success is even more special as she becomes the first woman to win a medal in shooting for India.

“A historic medal! Well done, @realmanubhaker, for winning India's FIRST medal at #ParisOlympics2024! Congrats for the Bronze," Modi said in a post on X.

 

"This success is even more special as she becomes the first woman to win a medal in shooting for India. An incredible achievement!" he added.

 

Manu Bhaker in turn quoted from the Gita after clinching the medal, saying, “I read Bhagwat Gita and have always tried to do what I am supposed to do. Left everything to god.

 

“We can’t fight destiny,” added the world champion in the 25m pistol event.

 

 “After Tokyo (Olympics, where she failed to win a medal) I was very disappointed and it took me a very long time to overcome that. Frankly speaking, I really can't explain how good I am feeling today," she beamed.