Manu Bhaker, who made history by winning two medals in shooting events, is the only Indian in the history of the Olympics to qualify for three shooting finals in a single Games
Manu Bhaker’s achievements extend beyond her medals. She has inspired a generation of young Indian shooters, demonstrating that with hard work and determination, anything is possible.
Manu Bhaker missed the record 3rd medal in one Summer Olympics as she finished 4th in the women’s 25m pistol event at Paris Olympics 2024. After the Tokyo Olympics, it was Neeraj Chopra who captured the imagination of the country. Now, citizens of India can feel a sense of pride whenever they hear the name Manu Bhaker, a 22-year-old from Haryana’s Jhajjar district.
Bhaker, who made history by winning two medals in shooting events, has become the only Indian woman in the history of the Olympic Summer Games to qualify for three finals in the shooting event. This remarkable achievement cements her position as one of the most accomplished shooters in the world. Click here to connect with us on WhatsApp
In a nail-biting finale of the 25m Rapid Fire Pistol event at the Paris Olympics 2024, Bhaker’s nerves got the better of her as she got eliminated in a shootoff.
Bhaker, who ended India’s medal drought in shooting after 12 years, was heartbroken after the Tokyo Games, leaving the shooting arena with tears in her eyes.
