Manu Bhaker

Double Trouble for Records: Manu Bhaker Strikes Bronze at Paris 2024!

Manu Bhaker makes history, scoring double bronze medals in Paris! Find out how this shooting star is giving Indian sports a whole new meaning!

In a dazzling demonstration of skill and sheer will, Indian sharpshooters Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh have etched their names into the annals of sports history by winning the bronze medal in the 10m air pistol shooting event at the Paris 2024 Olympics. This remarkable achievement not only puts a spotlight on their talent but also secures Manu's place as a trailblazer—she's now the first Indian athlete ever to clinch multiple medals in a single Olympics since the country gained independence. Talk about raising the bar!

The buzz doesn't stop there! Just days after her spectacular victory, Bhaker found herself on the receiving end of a rush of endorsement offers as brands looked to align themselves with her burgeoning superstar status. At just 22 years of age, being the face of Indian shooting comes with pressure and excitement, and our girl is keeping her cool as she reflects on her surreal Olympic journey. "I will keep moving ahead and working hard," she stated, inspiring many budding athletes who dream of leaving their mark on the grand stage.

Interestingly, Manu Bhaker's quick ascent in the shooting sport was not just luck; it can be attributed to a single piece of advice from her coach, Jaspal. This nugget of wisdom helped her turn failures into fuel, especially after a tough outing at the Tokyo Olympics. And boy, did it work! In a span of only 72 hours, Bhaker not only proved her mettle but also matched what took Indian athletes 44 years to accomplish in previous Olympic Games. From KD Jadhav’s bronze in 1952 to Leander Paes' in 1996, the leap in achievement is remarkable.

As if her win wasn’t thrilling enough, Bhaker also found herself in good company! She joined PV Sindhu in the exclusive club of Indian athletes with multiple Olympic medals. And let's not forget Norman Pritchard, who won two silver medals in the 1900 Paris Olympics. His story raises eyebrows—were those medals British or Indian? It’s all connected! If Manu keeps this up, who knows what records she might break next! Oh, and by the way, did you know that India has now become a formidable force in shooting disciplines in the international arena, bolstered by athletes like Manu? This is just the beginning of an exciting chapter for Indian sports!