{"id":6272,"date":"2026-07-29T05:20:32","date_gmt":"2026-07-29T05:20:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/?p=6272"},"modified":"2026-07-29T05:20:32","modified_gmt":"2026-07-29T05:20:32","slug":"ive-mixed-feelings-about-this-one-olympic-medallist-manu-bhaker-after-claiming-bronze-at-shooting-world-cup-in-china-more-sports-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/?p=6272","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;I&#8217;ve mixed feelings about this one&#8217;: Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker after claiming bronze at Shooting World Cup in China | More sports News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"e9jwa\">\n<div class=\"vdo_embedd\">\n<div class=\"GfdvZ\">\n<section class=\"_bIDB  clearfix id-r-component leadmedia undefined undefined  E9tg9 \" style=\"top:0px\">\n<div class=\"_bIDB\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">\n<div class=\"ypVvZ\">\n<div class=\"WGttI\"><img src=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/thumb\/msid-132699128,imgsize-25182,width-400,height-225,resizemode-4\/manu-bhaker-expresses-excitement-for-shooting-league-of-india-speaks-on-her-preferred-partners.jpg\" alt=\"'I've mixed feelings about this one': Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker after claiming bronze at Shooting World Cup in China\" title=\"Manu Bhaker\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>NEW DELHI: Indian shooter <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/topic\/manu-bhaker\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"\" commonstate=\"[object Object]\" frmappuse=\"1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Manu Bhaker<\/a> admitted she had &#8220;mixed feelings&#8221; after winning bronze in the women&#8217;s 25m pistol event at the ISSF World Cup Rifle\/Pistol\/Shotgun in Hangzhou, China. <span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"3\"\/>While pleased with her progress, the Olympic medallist said she believes she can perform even better.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"6\"\/><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"8\"\/>&#8220;Another bronze. I have mixed feelings about this one. I&#8217;m happy that I was able to improve my performance, but at the same time, I know I could have done better,&#8221; Bhaker wrote on X.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"10\"\/><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"12\"\/>She added, &#8220;What makes me happy is seeing that the hard work is showing. There&#8217;s still plenty of room for improvement, and that&#8217;s what keeps me motivated. One step at a time.&#8221;<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"14\"\/>Bhaker also thanked those who have supported her, saying, &#8220;Major thanks to my team, my family, and each one of you for the unwavering love and support, it means the world to me.&#8221;<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"18\"\/><\/p>\n<p><h2>India shines in women&#8217;s 25m pistol<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"20\"\/>India enjoyed a memorable outing in the event as <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/topic\/esha-singh\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"\" commonstate=\"[object Object]\" frmappuse=\"1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Esha Singh<\/a> won gold, while Bhaker took bronze to complete a double podium finish. <span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"24\"\/>Esha dominated the final with 40 hits, while Bhaker survived a crucial shoot-off before finishing with 28 hits to secure third place.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"27\"\/>The pair had already impressed in qualification, with Bhaker topping the standings with 586-20x and Esha finishing second with 585-18x to qualify comfortably for the final. <span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"30\"\/><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/topic\/rahi-sarnobat\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"\" commonstate=\"[object Object]\" frmappuse=\"1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rahi Sarnobat<\/a>, Simranpreet Kaur Brar and Abhidnya Ashok Patil also delivered solid performances.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"33\"\/>The gold medal marked another major milestone for 21-year-old Esha Singh. Earlier this season, she set both the senior and junior world records with 43 hits in the final at the ISSF World Cup in Munich. <span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"35\"\/>Meanwhile, Bhaker&#8217;s bronze further highlighted her consistency after becoming the first athlete from independent India to win two medals at a single Olympic Games in Paris 2024.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"37\"\/><\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/sports\/more-sports\/shooting\/ive-mixed-feelings-about-this-one-olympic-medallist-manu-bhaker-after-claiming-bronze-at-shooting-world-cup-in-china\/articleshow\/132698974.cms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NEW DELHI: Indian shooter Manu Bhaker admitted she had &#8220;mixed feelings&#8221; after winning bronze in the women&#8217;s 25m pistol event at the ISSF World Cup Rifle\/Pistol\/Shotgun in Hangzhou, China. While pleased with her progress, the Olympic medallist said she believes she can perform even better.&#8220;Another bronze. I have mixed feelings about this one. 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