Manu completes the set and wins another bronze with Sarabjot.
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Sarabjot Singh and Manu Bhaker, two history-makers, celebrate their bronze in the mixed team 10m air pistol event at the Paris Olympics on Tuesday at the Chateauroux shooting range.
After winning a bronze in the 10m air pistol mixed team event on Tuesday, Manu Bhaker will go down in Indian sporting history as the first athlete to win multiple medals at an Olympic Games. Her achievement would also be documented in history books as being made possible by her excellent teammate Sarabjot Singh.
After defeating South Korea 16–10, Manu would join her teammate Sarabjot on the podium in a matter of minutes. She would be wearing her second medal from the Games, a shiny bronze one, around her neck. With her place in history assured, she would be taking a photo with the gold and silver medal winner. However, she was attempting to hide as best she could during this stoppage by positioning herself to the left of the firing line. The computerized scoreboard displayed an 8.3, which was the lowest the 22-year-old had shot in the whole tournament thus far.
Points are awarded in mixed team competitions. Each team has two shooters who each get one shot; the team with the better overall score wins two points. Whoever reaches 16 points wins.
She wasn't only keeping India in the competition on Tuesday morning at Chateauroux's finals range; she was also well ahead of a Korean duo that featured Oh Ye Jin, who had won the women's solo title with a world record two days prior.
Wonderful beginning
Manu had surpassed Sarabjot in five of the seven series, and in the sixth, they were tied. India has won five series to South Korea's two, leading 10 to 4. This was largely because of her efforts.
Sarabjot almost missed qualifying for his individual event final, but Manu was entering the final full of confidence from his previous medal victory.
However, she stumbled as severely as she possibly could, forcing a timeout just when it appeared that Manu would help the Indians cruise to win. Now was Sarabjot's moment to shine, and he did so brilliantly.
On his very next try, he scored his best point of the game, a 10.5. It increased Manu's lead over the Koreans and supported her score of 10.0, which was her second-lowest of the competition thus far. The Koreans trimmed the deficit to make it 14-10 after the Indians won the following series to take a 14-6 lead.
Manu shot a 9.4, which was another poor effort. Most of the time, it ought to have been sufficient to provide room for the Koreans to advance. However, they also created a subpar series. All Sarabjot needed to do was make another bad shot, and his scorecard appeared to be full of them. But he came through with a 10.2 when it counted most. Although it's not his best score, it's still quite sufficient.
Even though he delivered the game-winning blow, Sarabjot refuses to accept the credit for the victory.
He'll talk about how the contest was hazy but express his gratitude for Manu and him accomplishing enough. "I don't recall much of the game, but I do recall what we both did."
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Heat and Medicine: A Hazardous Mixture
Drugs used to treat a variety of common ailments can make a patient more sensitive to heat by preventing the body from responding normally to high temperatures, including sweating and blood flow control. Sweating is an essential part of the body's cooling process. In the event that this capacity is impaired, the body may quickly build up hazardous heat levels, which may result in heat stroke or other heat-related ailments.
Furthermore, if pharmaceuticals are not stored within a designated temperature range, excessive temperatures can hasten the deterioration of almost all types of medication, including capsules, sprays, tablets, and syrups. The deterioration of pharmaceuticals by heat may lead to diminished efficacy or potentially detrimental consequences, contingent on an individual's health status, dosage, and surrounding circumstances.
Furthermore, if pharmaceuticals are not stored within a designated temperature range, excessive temperatures can hasten the deterioration of almost all types of medication, including capsules, sprays, tablets, and syrups. Heat-induced deterioration of medications may result in reduced effectiveness or even harmful effects, depending on the patient's condition, dosage, and environment.
Substances that Increase Your Sensitivity to Heat
Many medications can make a person more sensitive to heat:
Blood pressure and heart failure medication:
ACE Inhibitors: These drugs lessen thirst, which increases the risk of dehydration.
Calcium channel blockers: They may cause mineral imbalances that exacerbate the body's inability to regulate temperature.
Guidelines for Medications Storage
Extreme temperatures, including both hot and cold, can have a significant impact on a drug's effectiveness. Most medications should preferably be stored between 15 and 25 degrees Celsius in a cool, dry place away from the sun, while certain medications can be stored at temperatures as high as 30 degrees Celsius. Manufacturer websites typically offer detailed storage guidelines. It is challenging to forecast the extent of deterioration caused by elevated temperatures, as each medicine exhibits unique reactions.
It is never advisable to keep prescription drugs in hot cars or mailboxes for a long time. The stability and efficacy of medications can be adversely affected by excessive heat, according to Amy Bachyrycz, a pharmacy faculty member at the University of New Mexico. This necessitates careful storage practices.
It is advised that during hot weather, patients discuss any potential adjustments to drug regimes or dosages with their physicians. We can guarantee that medications continue to function and lessen the risks related to heat sensitivity by taking preventative measures.
In conclusion, handling medications during heat waves requires heightened awareness and caution. Patients who are aware of the risks and follow storage guidelines can protect their health and ensure that their medicines continue to function in excessively hot conditions.
The different armed groups of Myanmar
The military has lost control of large parts of the country. Ethnic Armed Organisations (EAOs) and resistance groups such as the People’s Defence Forces (PDFs) have made considerable gains.
Over the years, China has extended support to EAOs as well as the military, which ensured that Myanmar remained a country with fragmented sovereignty.
India can share its experiences and toolkit on federalism, such as institutional frameworks, financial arrangements and special provisions stemming from agreements like the Mizoram Peace Accord.
