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| Manu Bhaker |
- D.O.B-18 February 2002
- Place - Goria, Jhajjar district, Haryana, India
- Major Achievements - Gold medals at ISSF World Cup, Commonwealth Games, and Asian Games
- Transition to Shooting- Took up competitive shooting at 14, financed by her father's investment of ₹150,000
Life and Career
Manu's journey in the world of sports began during her young age where she used to play different games including boxing, tennis and also belongs from a sporting background as both father and mother are good at reknowned sport Huyen Langlon which is a traditional Manipuri martial art. In fact, watching 2016 Rio Olympics at the age of only 14 years she got inspired and opted to take shooting as a sport seriously. Her father, Ram Kishan Bhaker started this by investing in her training and equipment which was the beginning of his daughter's shooting career.
Achievements
- 2017 National Championships: Manu win nine gold medals, setting a national record in the 10m air pistol event by scoring 242.3 points, surpassing the previous record held by Olympic Heena Sidhu.
- Year 2018 National Games: At just 16, she won gold in the women's 10m air pistol event, setting a new National Games record of 240.9 points in the final.
- springtime Olympics 2018: She made history by winning a gold medal in the women's 10 m air pistol event, becoming the first Indian shooter to achieve this feat.
Olympic Journey
Manu Bhaker's Olympic journey have been marked by both triumph and adversity. After a disappointing experience at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, where she faced a gun defect, she bounced back with appreciable performances leading to her success at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Her achievements has been celebrated across India, and she has become a symbol of inspiration for aspiring athletes.
Personal Life
Manu Bhaker's flexibility and dedication are complemented by her spiritual beliefs. She often finds Consolation in the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita, which her family holds dear. Her journey reflects not only her talent but also the support of her family and the growing fame of shooting sports in India.
It's helful for me
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