Earlier, Bhaker, 22, won bronze in the women's 10m air pistol event, overcoming the disappointment of her Tokyo 2020 debut. Before her, British-Indian Norman Pritchard had won two silver medals in 1900, pre-Independence.

This achievement marks a significant milestone for women's sports in India and serves as redemption for Sarabjot, who missed the men's 10m air pistol final, finishing ninth with a score of 577. "I'm feeling really proud and grateful for all the blessings," Bhaker said. "We focused on doing our best and kept fighting till the end."

Sarabjot, from a farming family in Ambala, expressed relief, saying, "The game was tough and there was a lot of pressure, but I am very happy." Despite starting poorly, the Indians recovered, with Bhaker's consistency lifting Sarabjot’s performance. The duo overcame a 2-0 deficit, winning the next four rounds and ultimately defeating their rivals 16-10.

Earlier, Bhaker, 22, won bronze in the women's 10m air pistol event, overcoming the disappointment of her Tokyo 2020 debut. Before her, British-Indian Norman Pritchard had won two silver medals in 1900, pre-Independence.

This achievement marks a significant milestone for women's sports in India and serves as redemption for Sarabjot, who missed the men's 10m air pistol final, finishing ninth with a score of 577. "I'm feeling really proud and grateful for all the blessings," Bhaker said. "We focused on doing our best and kept fighting till the end."

Sarabjot, from a farming family in Ambala, expressed relief, saying, "The game was tough and there was a lot of pressure, but I am very happy." Despite starting poorly, the Indians recovered, with Bhaker's consistency lifting Sarabjot’s performance. The duo overcame a 2-0 deficit, winning the next four rounds and ultimately defeating their rivals 16-10.