Who is Manu Bhaker, first Indian to win two Olympic medals in Paris 2024
Manu Bhaker made history by becoming the first Indian player to win two Olympic medals in one single Olympic event. She won a bronze in the 10m air pistol shooting as well as another bronze in mixed 10 m air pistol shooting at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. The 22-year-old secured a bronze in the 10m air pistol competition at the Chateauroux Range, marking a significant achievement as the first Indian woman to earn a medal in shooting at the Olympics.
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Bhaker's victory holds special significance as she had faced a disappointing setback with a malfunctioning pistol at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics.
Who is Manu Bhaker?
Born on February 18, 2002, in Jhajjar, Haryana, Manu has quickly emerged as one of India's most promising young shooting stars. Despite her youth, she has already made a significant impact in the world of shooting.
Manu's passion for sports began early, with her exploring various disciplines such as boxing, tennis, and skating before finding her true calling in shooting. She made her international debut in 2017, swiftly gaining recognition with her impressive performances.
Her standout achievement came at the 2018 Youth Olympic Games in Buenos Aires, where she won a gold medal in the 10m Air Pistol event, becoming the first Indian shooter to achieve this milestone at the Youth Olympics. Manu has also earned multiple medals at ISSF World
