Manu Bhaker has achieved remarkable success at a young age, becoming the most successful Indian woman shooter in history. She has a bronze medal from the Paris 2024 Olympics and gold medals from the World Championships, Asian Games, Commonwealth Games, and Youth Olympic Games.
Manu Bhaker made history at the Paris 2024 Olympics by becoming the first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal in shooting, securing a bronze in the women’s 10m air pistol event. This came just a day after she became the first female shooter in 20 years to reach an Olympic final in an individual event. It’s worth noting that a pistol malfunction at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics had previously cost her a shot at a medal in the same event.
A few days later, Manu made history again by becoming the first athlete from independent India to win two medals at the same edition of the Olympics. She claimed another bronze in the 10m air pistol mixed team event alongside Sarabjot Singh.
Even as a teenager, Manu quickly rose through the ranks to become India’s latest shooting star. Born on February 18, 2002, in Jhajjar, Haryana, a state famous for its boxers and wrestlers, Manu initially dabbled in various sports like tennis, skating, and boxing during her school years. She also participated in a form of martial arts called ‘thang ta,’ winning medals at the national level.
Manu won a bronze medal in the women’s 10m air pistol event and then secured another bronze in the 10m air pistol mixed team event with Sarabjot Singh.
In the women’s 10m air pistol event, Manu narrowly missed out on entering the gold medal round, finishing just 0.1 points behind the Republic of Korea’s Yeji Kim. Later, she came close to earning a third medal in the women’s 25m pistol event but missed out by a whisker. Bhaker missed two targets, while Hungary’s Veronika Major only missed one.
Manu Bhaker’s Childhood
Manu Bhaker, born on February 18, 2002, in Jhajjar, Haryana, hails from a state renowned for producing many talented athletes, especially in boxing and wrestling. Initially, Manu explored a variety of sports such as tennis, skating, and boxing, and even excelled in a martial art called thang ta, winning medals at the national level.
At the young age of 14, inspired by the Rio 2016 Olympics, Manu Bhaker decided to try her hand at shooting. She quickly developed a passion for the sport and within a week, she asked her father, Ram Kishan Bhaker, to buy her a sports shooting pistol. This pivotal decision set the course for her remarkable journey in the world of shooting.
Manu Bhaker’s Father
Ace Indian shooter Manu Bhaker’s father, Ramkrishna Bhaker, shared his emotions as his daughter made history on Tuesday, becoming the first Indian to win two medals at the same Olympics.
Ace Indian shooter Manu Bhaker’s father, Ramkrishna Bhaker, expressed his pride and joy as his daughter made history on Tuesday by becoming the first Indian to win two medals at the same Olympics. Manu, along with her partner Sarabjot Singh, secured a bronze in the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team event. Earlier, Manu had also won bronze in the women’s individual 10m Air Pistol event. “I am very happy. This is big news for the whole country. I thank the countrymen for giving their love and blessings to Manu and also helping her in tough times,” Ramkrishna Bhaker told ANI.
Manu Bhaker’s Personal Life and Training
Manu Bhaker’s father, Ram Kishan Bhaker, has been a steadfast supporter throughout her shooting career.
He invested in her training and equipment, providing her with the best opportunities to excel. Manu’s disciplined training regimen and unwavering commitment to the sport have been crucial to her remarkable success. Manu Bhaker told in an interview that whenever she’ve trained she tried to train best which lead to a remarkable record. In upcoming future she passionate to learn horse riding and live a peaceful life.
Advertising and legal actions
After winning two bronze medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Manu Bhaker’s management team, IOS Sports & Entertainment, pursued legal action against several brands for using her image in advertisements without permission. This move was in accordance with the Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) guidelines, which mandate explicit consent for the use of an individual’s image in ads.
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FAQ’s About Manu Bhaker
Q) Who is Manu Bhaker’s Father?
Ans: Manu Bhaker’s father, Ram Kishan Bhaker, is a chief engineer in the Merchant Navy and has been a constant source of support throughout her shooting career.
Q) Who is Indian Olympic Medalist in 2024?
Ans: At the Paris 2024 Olympics, Manu Bhaker won a bronze medal for India in the women’s 10m air pistol event.
Q) Who is Gold Medal Winner for India in the Olympics?
Ans: Although Manu Bhaker hasn’t won a gold medal at the Olympics yet, she has earned multiple gold medals in international competitions like the ISSF World Cup and the Commonwealth Games.
Q) Who is Indian Athlete with Two Olympic Medals?
Ans: Manu Bhaker won two bronze medals at the Paris 2024 Olympics, one in the women’s 10m air pistol event and another in the 10m mixed team event, making her one of the few Indians to win two medals in a single Olympics.
Q)No. of India’s Gold Medals at Paris 2024
Ans: The specific number of gold medals India won at the Paris 2024 Olympics requires verification. However, Manu Bhaker did not win a gold medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics; she won two bronze medals.