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Manu Bhaker Said "Shouldn't Have Gone To Olympics, Won Medals": Heartbroken Father

India's ace shooter Manu Bhaker, who made history in the 2024 Paris Olympics by winning two bronze medals, is heartbroken over the Khel Ratna snub. Manu claims that she had submitted her name in the online portal for the award, yet failed to make the 30-name shortlist. Manu, who is the first sportsperson from the country to win two medals in the same Olympic Games, is understandably disappointed to see her name not being considered for the highest sports honour in the country. In fact, her father has said that he regrets putting her into a sport like shooting. Should've, instead, made her a cricketer.

"May You Have Wonderful Life": Arshad Nadeem's Special Wish On Neeraj Chopra's Birthday

Paris Olympics gold medallist Arshad Nadeem took to social media to wish India's ace javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra on his birthday on Thursday. "Happy Birthday to my friend and fellow athlete @Neeraj_chopra1. Wishing you a year filled with happiness, success, better health, and joy. May you have a wonderful life ahead!" Arshad Nadeem wrote on X.

"May You Have Wonderful Life": Arshad Nadeem's Special Wish On Neeraj Chopra's Birthday

Paris Olympics gold medallist Arshad Nadeem took to social media to wish India's ace javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra on his birthday on Thursday. "Happy Birthday to my friend and fellow athlete @Neeraj_chopra1. Wishing you a year filled with happiness, success, better health, and joy. May you have a wonderful life ahead!" Arshad Nadeem wrote on X.

"Not A Job Where She Should Apply": Manu Bhaker's Father On Olympic Medallist's Khel Ratna Snub

Manu Bhaker scripted history at the Paris Olympics 2024 as she became the first Indian woman shooter to win an Olympic medal for India. Following her bronze medal win in the women's individual 10m air pistol event, she cemented her place in history by claiming a second bronze medal in the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team event with Sarabjot Singh. However, controversy ensued when she was not considered for the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award. While she took to social media to say that there were some 'lapses' on her part while filing the nomination, her father - Ram Kishan Bhaker - believes that there should not be an application process for these awards as it is an honour being bestowed by the government.

Amid Backlash, Centre Set For Dramatic U-Turn On Manu Bhaker Award: Report

The absence of Manu Bhaker's name from the 30-athlete shortlist for the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Awards has triggered a big controversy. Manu, who was the most successful athlete from the Paris Olympics this year, winning two bronze medals in shooting, was reportedly snubbed despite submitting her application in time. Manu's father has since gone on to slam the sports ministry and other authorities for the unforgivable mistake. The shooter, too, is heartbroken to miss the shortlist despite giving her all in Paris.

Manu Bhaker Said "Shouldn't Have Gone To Olympics, Won Medals": Heartbroken Father

India's ace shooter Manu Bhaker, who made history in the 2024 Paris Olympics by winning two bronze medals, is heartbroken over the Khel Ratna snub. Manu claims that she had submitted her name in the online portal for the award, yet failed to make the 30-name shortlist. Manu, who is the first sportsperson from the country to win two medals in the same Olympic Games, is understandably disappointed to see her name not being considered for the highest sports honour in the country. In fact, her father has said that he regrets putting her into a sport like shooting. Should've, instead, made her a cricketer.

Manu Bhaker's Father Breaks Silence After Olympic Medallist Gets Overlooked For Prestigious Khel Ratna Award

The name of Manu Bhaker, the first Indian since independence to win two Olympic medals in a single edition of the Games, is missing from the list of sportspersons nominated for the prestigious Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award this year. The Khel Ratna is the highest award conferred on sportspersons by the Government of India. This unexpected snub comes despite Bhaker scripting history at the 2024 Paris Olympics, becoming the first Indian female shooter to win an Olympic medal by clinching bronze in the women's 10m air pistol event. She followed this up with another bronze in the mixed 10m air pistol team event alongside Sarabjot Singh.

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Manu Bhaker Said "Shouldn't Have Gone To Olympics, Won Medals": Heartbroken Father

"May You Have Wonderful Life": Arshad Nadeem's Special Wish On Neeraj Chopra's Birthday

"May You Have Wonderful Life": Arshad Nadeem's Special Wish On Neeraj Chopra's Birthday

"Not A Job Where She Should Apply": Manu Bhaker's Father On Olympic Medallist's Khel Ratna Snub

Amid Backlash, Centre Set For Dramatic U-Turn On Manu Bhaker Award: Report

Manu Bhaker Said "Shouldn't Have Gone To Olympics, Won Medals": Heartbroken Father

Manu Bhaker's Father Breaks Silence After Olympic Medallist Gets Overlooked For Prestigious Khel Ratna Award

Shohei Ohtani wins 3rd Associated Press male athlete of year award