Sarabjot Singh: A Journey from Humble Beginnings to Olympic Glory
<div style=' background:#FFFFFF;color:#000000;font-family:Verdana;width:auto;padding:5px;max-height:100%;'><span><p>Sarabjot Singh, in a remarkable comeback, clinched a bronze medal in the 10m air pistol mixed team event at the Paris Olympics 2024, alongside his teammate Manu Bhaker. This victory followed closely on the heels of Singh’s earlier disappointment in his Olympic debut, where he narrowly missed qualifying for the final in the men’s 10m pistol event on July 27.</p><p>Hailing from Dheen village in Ambala, Haryana, 20-year-old Singh is the son of farmer Jatinder Singh and homemaker Hardeep Kaur. His interest in shooting began during childhood summer camps, but it was only in 2014 that he approached his father about pursuing the sport seriously, despite the financial challenges. His dedication paid off when he won a gold medal at the Junior World Championship in Suhl in 2019.</p><p>On July 30, Singh and Bhaker made history by earning India its second medal of the Paris Games, defeating the Republic of Korea 16-10 in the final round at the Chateauroux Shooting Centre. The Indian duo started strong, leading 4-2 after the third series and extending their advantage to 8-2 by the fifth. Although South Korea made a late attempt to close the gap, Singh and Bhaker held their ground to secure the bronze.</p><p>This medal marks Sarabjot's first Olympic success and Manu Bhaker's second at these games. Bhaker also became the first Indian athlete to win multiple medals at a single Olympic Games, having previously secured a bronze in the women’s 10m air pistol event.</p><p>Reflecting on his earlier setback, Singh shared his disappointment at finishing ninth in the men’s qualification round with a score of 577-16x, missing the final by just one point behind Germany's Robin Walter. Despite the disappointment, Singh expressed his determination to learn from the experience and improve his technique.</p><p>The bronze medal win underscores the resilience and determination of Singh and Bhaker, bringing pride to India and demonstrating that redemption is always within reach through hard work and perseverance.</p><span></div>
