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"Parents Would Be More Flexible": Manu Bhaker On Historic Olympic Medals

In a candid interview with NDTV, Indian shooter Manu Bhaker spoke on her achievements at the recently-concluded Paris Olympics 2024, where she won two bronze medals. Manu, who is the first Indian woman to win a medal in shooting at the Summer games, became the first Indian athlete to win multiple medals in the same edition of the Olympics. This was Manu's second appearance at the Olympics after her outing in Tokyo three years back when she suffered a heartbreak due to a pistol malfunction.

"Parents Would Be More Flexible": Manu Bhaker On Historic Olympic Medals

In a candid interview with NDTV, Indian shooter Manu Bhaker spoke on her achievements at the recently-concluded Paris Olympics 2024, where she won two bronze medals. Manu, who is the first Indian woman to win a medal in shooting at the Summer games, became the first Indian athlete to win multiple medals in the same edition of the Olympics. This was Manu's second appearance at the Olympics after her outing in Tokyo three years back when she suffered a heartbreak due to a pistol malfunction.

Watch: Manu Bhaker Explains About Pistol, Hockey Team Presents Signed Stick As PM Narendra Modi Meets Olympic Contingent

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday met with the Indian contingent which returned from the just-concluded Paris Olympics with six medals with history-scripting shooter Manu Bhaker showing her pistol with which she won two bronze, at his residence in New Delhi. The Indian men's hockey team, which won its second consecutive bronze at the Paris Games, presented the PM with a stick signed by all the players. The players, including the just-retired PR Sreejesh and captain Harmanpreet Singh, were seen posing with the PM with the bronze medals on their necks.

Hockey India Honours Goalkepeer PR Sreejesh, Retires His No. 16 Jersey

Hockey India on Wednesday decided to retire the jersey number of goalkeeping stalwart P R Sreejesh at the senior level after he bid adieu to the game following his starring role in the country's second consecutive Olympic bronze at the just-concluded Paris Games. Hockey India secretary general Bhola Nath Singh said going forward no senior team player will be given the number 16 jersey although it will remain in circulation at the junior level. While lauding the veteran's contribution to the game, Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey said Sreejesh has earned the right to be considered the "God of Modern Indian Hockey".

Manu Bhaker Breaks Silence On Viral Video With Neeraj Chopra. Says, "During Events..."

Manu Bhaker made history at the Paris Olympics 2024 by becoming the first Indian since independence to win two medals in one edition of the game. In all India finished with six medals, with Manu winning two. She won a bronze in women's individual 10m air pistol and also in the 10m air pistol mixed team event with Sarabjot Singh. She was also chosen as India's flag-bearer at the Paris Olympics closing ceremony.

Hockey India Honours Goalkepeer PR Sreejesh, Retires His No. 16 Jersey

Hockey India on Wednesday decided to retire the jersey number of goalkeeping stalwart P R Sreejesh at the senior level after he bid adieu to the game following his starring role in the country's second consecutive Olympic bronze at the just-concluded Paris Games. Hockey India secretary general Bhola Nath Singh said going forward no senior team player will be given the number 16 jersey although it will remain in circulation at the junior level. While lauding the veteran's contribution to the game, Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey said Sreejesh has earned the right to be considered the "God of Modern Indian Hockey".

Shooter Manu Bhaker May Skip New Delhi World Cup In October

Paris Olympic double medallist Manu Bhaker may skip October's World Cup in New Delhi as the ace pistol shooter has decided to take a three-month break, her coach Jaspal Rana said. The 22-year-old Bhaker scripted Olympic history for India in Paris as she won a bronze each in the women's 10m air pistol and 10m air pistol mixed team event, in which she had paired with Sarabjot Singh. After the feat, the ace pistol shooter, who returned from Paris in the wee hours on Tuesday, is set to take a three-month break from the sport.

Manu Bhaker Aims For Multiple Olympic Medals

Ace Indian pistol shooter Manu Bhaker has set her sights on winning multiple medals at the Olympics in the future following her historic feat at the Paris Games. The 22-year-old scripted history to become the first Indian athlete in post-independence era to win two Olympic medals in a single edition of the Games. Bhaker won a bronze each in the women's 10m air pistol and 10m air pistol mixed team event -- where she had paired with Sarabjot Singh. She also came close to winning a third bronze in 25m pistol before finishing a creditable fourth in Paris.

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"Parents Would Be More Flexible": Manu Bhaker On Historic Olympic Medals

"Parents Would Be More Flexible": Manu Bhaker On Historic Olympic Medals

Watch: Manu Bhaker Explains About Pistol, Hockey Team Presents Signed Stick As PM Narendra Modi Meets Olympic Contingent

Hockey India Honours Goalkepeer PR Sreejesh, Retires His No. 16 Jersey

Manu Bhaker Breaks Silence On Viral Video With Neeraj Chopra. Says, "During Events..."

Hockey India Honours Goalkepeer PR Sreejesh, Retires His No. 16 Jersey

Shooter Manu Bhaker May Skip New Delhi World Cup In October

Manu Bhaker Aims For Multiple Olympic Medals