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

Pawar defeated Vietnam's Vo Thi Kim Anh in women's 54kg category first round bout to enter the pre-quarterfinals at the Paris Olympics here on Saturday

Here's a detailed look at India’s full schedule for the opening day of the Games.

This event, labelled the Parade of Nations, saw athletes parading along the iconic Seine River instead of the traditional stadium setting.

An untested team eager to excel in the upcoming shooting competition at the Paris Olympics will kick off the event in the tranquil French town of Chateauroux on Saturday.