NDTV Yuva Conclave: One Athlete Manu Bhaker Would Like To Switch Her Life With? Olympic Medallist's Response Is Bold

19.09.2024 - 16:43 sports.ndtv.com

Star Indian shooter Manu Bhaker is a trailblazer in many ways. After India's independence, Manu is the first Indian to win two medals in a single edition of the Olympics.

She is also the first female shooter to win an Olympic medal. On Thursday, Manu was one of the guests at NDTV Yuva Conclave where the pistol shooter talked on her journey leading up to the Paris Olympics 2024 and the adulation that she received after winning two bronze medals.

The 22-year-old Bhaker scripted history for India in Paris Olympics as she won a bronze each in the women's 10m air pistol and 10m air pistol mixed team events (paired with Sarabjot Singh).

When asked if she would like to switch her life with one athlete for a day, Manu came up with a bold response. "Honestly I would not like to switch my life with anybody at all.

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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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"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

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Manu Bhaker is the new sporting sensation of India. The star shooter shone with twin bronze medals at the Paris Olympics 2024 and etched her name in the history books. She became the first-ever Indian athlete to win multiple medals in a single edition of the Games. Since her achievement, Manu has been the talk of the town. While the media houses have been extensively covering every move of the markswoman, there are also certain rumours that have spread regarding her, one of them being the price of her pistol.