Manu Bhaker

2024 - 7 - 28

From Heartbreak to Bronze: Manu Bhaker's Epic Olympic Redemption!

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Manu Bhaker makes history at the Paris 2024 Olympics with her stunning bronze win in shooting, putting India back on the medal map!

In a historic moment for Indian sports, Manu Bhaker clinched the bronze medal in the Women’s 10m Air Pistol event at the Paris Olympics 2024, marking the nation’s first medal of the games. At just 22 years old, the prodigious shooter from Jhajjar, Haryana, made headlines not only for her remarkable skill but also for her resilience in the face of adversity. After a crushing disappointment at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics—where a pistol malfunction robbed her of a shot at gold—this victory feels like the sweet taste of redemption for Bhaker.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed her achievement as a monumental feat and the first medal won by an Indian woman in shooting at the Olympics, celebrating Bhaker’s triumph as a sign of excellence for the country. With a determined focus and unwavering spirit, Manu turned the page on her past as she boldly took center stage at the iconic Paris Games. The young athlete scored an impressive 221.7, which not only secured her a spot on the podium but also opened the gates for India’s medal tally at the ongoing Olympics with eyes set on surpassing its previous record of seven medals from Tokyo.

The journey to this moment wasn’t merely about shooting targets; it included deep-rooted family traditions and teachings that shaped her mindset. Bhaker’s parents, in their efforts to help her overcome the heartbreak of Tokyo, recited verses from the Gita to inspire strength and focus—guiding her through the rigors of competition and the pressures that accompany it. Their unwavering support encapsulated the essence of Bhaker’s story, proving that perseverance and dedication can turn anguish into triumph.

As celebrations erupted in her hometown, Bhaker expressed her relief and joy during the post-win interviews, stating, “Took me a long time to get over Tokyo; this feels surreal.” Her remarkable journey is not just a personal victory; it's a beacon of hope for aspiring athletes across India, emphasizing that setbacks can often be the stepping stones to greater achievements.

Did you know? Manu Bhaker is not only, now, the first woman from India to win an Olympic shooting medal, but she has previously excelled in multiple international competitions, bagging numerous gold medals. Additionally, her story inspires young athletes to remain resilient, proving that dedication, drive, and strong family support can propel one to achieve their dreams, even after significant failures. With many more competitions ahead for this shooting star, the sky is truly the limit!

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Manu Bhaker's bronze medal: PM Modi, other leaders hail historic feat (The Hindu)

PM Modi praises Manu Bhaker for India's first Paris Olympics medal, hailing her as the first woman shooter to win.

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Took me a long time to get over Tokyo, feels surreal right now: Manu ... (Times of India)

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Olympics 2024: Manu Bhaker wins historic shooting bronze medal ... (India Today)

Olympics 2024: Manu Bhaker won the bronze medal in the women's 10-metre Air Pistol event. The youngster made history by becoming the first Indian woman to ...

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India wins first medal at Paris Olympics 2024 as Manu Bhaker ... (Business Today)

This victory opens India's medal tally at the Paris Olympics, with the nation aiming to surpass its previous record of seven medals from the Tokyo 2020 ...

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Manu Bhaker wins bronze in 10m pistol shooting, becomes India's ... (Sportstar)

This was Manu's redemption after a pistol malfunction in the qualifications at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 had reduced her to tears.

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Manu Bhaker shoots bronze, India's first medal of Paris 2024 (Hindustan Times)

Manu Bhaker wins bronze in 10m air pistol at Paris Games, India's first medal since 2012. She overcame disappointment from Tokyo Olympics with a brilliant ...

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Manu Bhaker's family celebrates historic medal at Paris Olympics ... (Livemint)

The 22-year-old Manu Bhaker from Jhajjar, Haryana, secured the bronze medal in the Women's 10m Air Pistol event with a score of 221.7.

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Manu Bhaker — first Indian woman to win shooting medal at Olympics (The Hindu)

Manu Bhaker, India's shooting sensation, made history with a bronze at Paris Olympics 2024, after multiple gold wins.

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Paris Olympics: Gita lessons help Manu Bhaker find redemption for ... (The Indian Express)

Manu Bhaker's parents recited excerpts from the sacred book to help her recover from heartbreak and focus on her ultimate goal.

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Paris Olympics: PM Modi lauds shooter Manu Bhaker for historic ... (Business Standard)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday hailed Manu Bhaker for winning India's first medal at the Paris Olympics and said her success is even more special as ...

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PM Modi tells Manu Bhaker: 'Gun betrayed you in Tokyo… at Paris ... (The Indian Express)

Manu Bhaker had experienced heartbreak at the Tokyo Olympics three years ago, which were her first Games, when her weapon had malfunctioned.

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Manu Bhaker wins bronze in women's 10m air pistol; gets first medal ... (The Hindu)

With this bronze medal, Manu Bhaker becomes first Indian woman shooter to win an Olympic medal. Updated - July 28, 2024 07:13 pm IST. Published - July 28 ...

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Paris Olympics 2024: How charity and Bhagavad Gita helped Manu ... (Sportstar)

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Exclusive: How lessons from Bhagavad Gita helped Manu Bhaker ... (India Today)

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Paris Olympics 2024: Manu Bhaker wins historic gold, opens India's ... (Hindustan Times)

Manu Bhaker overcame Tokyo Olympics disappointment with a bronze in 10m air pistol at Paris Olympics, becoming India's first woman shooting medalist.

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When Manu Bhaker, a Delhi's Lady Shri Ram College graduate ... (The Economic Times)

Manu Bhaker made history by winning India's first medal at the 2024 Olympics, clinching bronze in the Women's 10m Air Pistol event.

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Olympic medal on the menu today? Indian shooter Manu Bhaker ... (Livemint)

Paris Olympics 2024: Indian shooter Manu Bhaker won India's first medal in the ongoing Paris games, winning a bronze medal with a score of 221.7 in the 10m ...

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From Tokyo heartbreak to Paris bull's eye: Olympic journey of Manu ... (Business Standard)

Manu Bhaker became the first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal in shooting and opened the country's tally at the Paris Olympics.

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Paris Olympics 2024: Manu Bhaker wins India's first-ever Women's ... (Deccan Herald)

The energetic Manu Bhaker stood out with her historic shooting bronze with a score of 221.7 and opened India's medal account on the second day of the Olympic ...

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Paris Olympics: Manu Bhaker was thrilled as she posed with her maiden Olympics medal from the shooting range in Chateauroux Shooting Centre on Sunday, ...

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Paris Olympics: Sports Minister congratulates Manu Bhaker on ... (The Hindu)

Union Sports Minister credits Manu Bhaker's Olympic success to Khelo India initiative, highlighting government's support for athletes.

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Paris 2024 Olympics: Manu Bhaker-Sarabjot Singh pair qualifies for ... (Sportstar)

Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh will fight for bronze medal in 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team event of Paris 2024 Olympics after finishing third in the ...

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Lok Sabha congratulates Manu Bhaker for winning medal at Paris ... (The Hindu)

Lok Sabha congratulates Manu Bhaker for historic bronze in Paris Olympics, wishes luck to all Indian athletes.

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Paris Olympics: Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh qualify for bronze ... (Times of India)

Additionally, Bhaker became the first Indian woman to win an Olympic shooting medal, securing bronze in the women's 10m air pistol event.

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Paris Olympics 2024: Manu Bhaker-Sarabjot Singh reach bronze ... (Firstpost)

While Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh reached the bronze medal match in air pistol mixed team event, Ramita Jindal missed out on a medal at the Paris ...

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Who is Manu Bhaker, the first Indian woman to win a Bronze Medal ... (Business Insider India)

Manu Bhaker secured a historic bronze medal in Women's 10m air pistol at the 2024 Paris Olympics, a first for India in 12 years.

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Paris Olympics 2024, Shooting: Manu Bhaker-Sarabjot Singh duo ... (Hindustan Times)

Paris Olympics 2024: Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh finished with a total of 580 to make the 10m air pistol mixed team event medal round to be held on ...

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Olympics 2024 LIVE Updates Day 3: Manu Bhaker-Sarabjot Singh ... (NDTVSports.com)

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Paris Olympics 2024: Manu Bhaker on verge of making history again (Firstpost)

No Indian athlete since independence has won multiple medals at a single edition of the Olympics, but Manu Bhaker is on the verge of achieving this record.

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