The Indian contingent amassed a complete of six medals, with taking pictures contributing three of them. Manu Bhaker made historical past by changing into the primary post-Independence Indian athlete to realize two podium finishes in a single Olympic version.Along with her particular person bronze medal within the ladies’s 10m air pistol occasion, Manu partnered with Sarabjot Singh to safe one other bronze within the blended 10m air pistol competitors.
India’s medal tally in taking pictures was additional bolstered by Swapnil Kusale’s bronze-winning efficiency within the 50m rifle three positions occasion closing in Paris.
“There have been misses, however everybody has fought nicely,” Bindra informed Jio Cinema, as quoted by PTI.
“Outcomes are vital, however greater than that, it is about seeing how you’ve got improved as a nation when it comes to efficiency. For those who take a look at these parts, we have carried out higher than earlier than. We might prefer to see extra conversions to medals, however we have now loads to be happy with,” he stated.
Bindra counseled Manu for resolving her variations with coach Jaspal Rana and collaborating successfully to realize her objectives.
“He (Rana) is a treasure trove of information, a tough taskmaster and that is a superb factor. I had coaches I cherished and ones I severely disliked however discovered a method to work with them.”
“I credit score Manu for having patched up with Jaspal after a tough couple of years, which is regular in a coach-athlete relationship. Athletes are delicate individuals and after we’re beneath stress, that sensitivity heightens,” he defined.
Bindra, the 2008 Beijing Olympics gold medallist in taking pictures, praised Manu’s efficiency on the Paris Olympics, describing her journey as a story of perseverance and willpower.
“She’s taught everybody about resilience, easy methods to sail nicely, and bounce again from disappointment. The best second was when she completed qualification on day one, I noticed an image of hers and he or she did not have a smile on her face. That informed me she was going to do nicely,” he stated.
Bindra stated Kusale’s deal with his preparations was the standout issue.
“He was very strategic in his preparation. A whole lot of athletes made the lengthy journey from Chateauroux to Paris for the opening ceremony, however Swapnil determined to not. He gave the impression to be a really self-aware athlete, he knew the place his physique and thoughts have been,” he stated.
“He did not wish to let go of power, one thing he wanted for competitors. Typically, that is the distinction between coming again with a medal or not,” Bindra added.
Bindra, nevertheless, admitted solely time will heal Arjun Babuta’s wounds who completed fourth in males’s 10m air rifle occasion.
“I spoke to him earlier than and after the occasion, he was disenchanted, however he was already trying forward. He’ll want slightly little bit of time to come back to phrases with a fourth-place end, however that is life, that is what sports activities is all about,” Bindra stated.
