"Proud Moment": Pinarayi Vijayan Congratulates Olympic Winner Manu Bhaker

Indian shooter Manu Bhaker won the bronze medal in the 10 m air pistol shooting category in the Paris Olympics, in 2024

Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan congratulated Indian shooter Manu Bhaker who won the bronze medal in the 10 m air pistol shooting category in the Paris Olympics, in 2024.

Manu became the first woman from the country to win a medal in shooting, showing tremendous fighting spirit to end a 12-year drought in the sport at the quadrennial showpiece.

"Proud moment for India as shooter Manu Bhaker wins a historic bronze in the 10m air pistol at #ParisOlympics2024, becoming the first Indian woman to win a medal in shooting. Her achievement inspires many to pursue sports. Wishing her success in future endeavours," Vijayan posted on 'X' on Sunday.

On July 26, 1999, the Indian Army announced the successful culmination of 'Operation Vijay', declaring victory after a nearly three-month-long battle on the icy heights of Kargil in Ladakh.

The day is observed as Kargil Vijay Diwas to commemorate India's victory over Pakistan in the war.

Earlier today, PM Modi carried out the "first blast" for the construction of a tunnel that aims to provide all-weather connectivity between Himachal Pradesh and the Union Territory of Ladakh. The Prime Minister carried out the "first blast", marking the start of construction of the Shinkun La tunnel, remotely from Ladakh's Drass.