"I Lost My Confidence": Manu Bhaker Recalls Tokyo Olympics Debacle

19.09.2024 - 16:43 sports.ndtv.com

Recalling her pistol malfunction at the Tokyo Olympics, Indian shooting ace Manu Bhaker revealed that she lost her confidence after the incident. "I was getting many negative thoughts and doubts," said Manu while speaking at 'NDTV Yuva Conclave'..

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Indian Olympic Association Treasurer Sahdev Yadav on Tuesday hit back at president PT Usha for claiming that IOA Executive Committee members were not agreeing on a proposal to felicitate Paris Olympics medal-winners, saying her assertion is a "blatant lie". Usha on Monday said that it was "deeply concerning" that the EC members failed to honour Olympic medallists and accused the Finance Committee of blocking funds intended to support Indian athletes' preparation for the Paris Games.

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Double Paris Olympics medalist Manu Bhaker has revealed that her mother wanted to send her to Kota for education, before the coach at her first shooting range convinced them to wait one year and support her shooting career. In an exclusive chat with NDTV, Manu also shared the origin story of her introduction to shooting, and that the sport had been introduced to her while she was bunking a class in school. The 22-year-old also opened up on her next goals and her process.

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"Complete Disregard For...": PT Usha Hits Out At IOA Executive Committee For Not Felicitating Paris Olympics Medalists

Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President PT Usha on Monday said it is "deeply concerning" that the Executive Committee members failed to honour Olympic medallists and accused the Finance Committee of blocking funds intended to support Indian athletes' preparation for the Paris Games. India secured six medals, including two historic bronze by young shooter Manu Bhaker, but Usha said the "EC does not want to celebrate their success" and it makes her "very sad." "These athletes have made the nation proud, and it is the responsibility of the IOA to celebrate their achievements with the respect they deserve. It is deeply concerning that, even after returning home in mid-August, the EC has failed to discuss or take any steps towards organizing a formal felicitation ceremony," she said in a statement.

"Those Wondering What Has Changed...": Manu Bhaker's Post Sets Social Media On Fire

One of India's brightest sporting stars, Manu Bhaker made the entire country her own as she bagged two medals at the Paris Olympic Games. Since her return to home, Manu has been quite busy with events felicitation ceremonies, brand endorsements, and other commitments. As the ace shooter basks in Olympic glory, she also has a schedule in mind, as she plans the road moving forward. In a fiery post on social media, Manu explained that the glory and attention she has earned hasn't changed anything in her life.

"Those Wondering What Has Changed...": Manu Bhaker's Post Sets Social Media On Fire