Who Is Manu Bhaker, Olympic Bronze Medalist Made Her Grandmother Proud?

Manu Bhaker won India's first medal at the Paris Games, earning a bronze in shooting. Her grandmother's pride and her inspiring journey highlight her achievements and contributions to Indian sports.

Manu Bhaker Wins India’s First Medal at the Paris Games! Bhaker scored 10.1, while Yeji scored 9.4. Initially in second place, Bhaker shot 10.3, but Yeji responded with a 10.5. Narrowly edged out by 0.1 points, Bhaker secured the bronze medal, opening India’s medal tally.

Manu's Grandmother Expresses Pride

Bhaker's grandmother expressed immense pride in her accomplishment and shared plans to prepare a special meal to celebrate Bhaker's victory. This moment of joy highlighted the support and encouragement from her family throughout her journey.

Despite facing challenges along the way, Manu Bhaker's dedication and perseverance have solidified her status as one of India's top shooters. Her journey continues to inspire many young athletes across the country.

Google Celebrates Manu's Victory In Olympics

As Manu Bhaker's achievement has made every Indian proud, google has also taken part in the celebrations. When one types her name in the search bar, a page opens up where one can see a bronze medal popping up from bottom to top. There is also a flower bouquet icon on which one can click and a flower bouquet will pop up to celebrate the win.

This feature will be activated after an athlete wins either a gold, silver or bronze in the Paris Olympics 2024. So far, Manu has received 2.1 Million digital bouquets.

Who is Manu Bhaker?

Manu Bhaker, an Indian shooter, has emerged as a prominent figure in the sport. Born in Jhajjar, Haryana, she initially engaged in various sports like tennis, skating, and boxing before discovering shooting at 14. Her talent quickly surfaced, prompting her to request a sport shooting pistol from her father.

In 2017, Bhaker surprised many by defeating Olympian Heena Sidhu to win the 10m Air Pistol final at the national shooting championships. The following year, she made her debut at the ISSF World Cup and clinched gold in the women's 10m Air Pistol event, becoming the youngest Indian to achieve this feat.

Success on the International Stage

Bhaker's international success continued with gold medals at the Commonwealth Games, ISSF Junior World Cup, and Youth Olympics. She also formed a successful partnership with Saurabh Chaudhary in mixed team events, securing multiple gold medals together.

In 2019, Bhaker earned an Olympic quota place for India and was seen as a strong contender for the Tokyo Olympics. However, during the competition, she faced challenges when her pistol malfunctioned mid-qualification. Despite her efforts to fix it, she did not advance to the finals in any of her events.

Since then, Bhaker has experienced mixed results in senior competitions but managed to secure a silver medal at the World Championships and a gold at the Asian Games. Recently, she secured a quota place for the Paris Olympics in the women's 25m pistol event.