Manu Bhaker

2024 - 7 - 29

From Heartbreak to Hero: Manu Bhaker's Epic Olympic Journey!

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Discover how Manu Bhaker turned her Tokyo tears into legendary triumph at the Paris Olympics!

In a stunning display of resilience, Manu Bhaker, the renowned Indian shooter, turned heartbreak from the Tokyo Olympics into sheer elation in Paris! With the Bhagavad Gita as her guiding light, Manu's journey from despair to glory has inspired many. Her parents, recalling the wise words from this sacred text, stood by her side, helping her stay focused on her ultimate goal through the tough times. And boy, did it pay off!

As the first Indian woman to win a medal at the Olympics for shooting, Manu Bhaker's bronze in the women's 10m air pistol event at the Paris 2024 games was not just a personal victory but a proud moment for the country. The Union Sports Minister took a moment to congratulate her and highlighted the crucial role of the Khelo India initiative in shaping her success. With significant government support, initiatives like this look to ensure that athletes like Manu have the resources they need to thrive.

Having struggled through the heartbreak of Tokyo, Manu expressed her surprise at clinching the bronze in Paris. "It feels surreal right now!" she admitted, emphasizing that she usually wouldn't settle for anything less than gold. But sometimes, in the world of sports, unexpected twists lead to the sweetest victories. As she showcased her medal, fans marveled at her grace under pressure, reminding all that true champions always rise!

In a delightful turn of events, it was revealed that around Rs 2 crores were spent on Manu's rigorous training, which saw her training in Germany and Switzerland prior to the Olympics. This investment reflects the dedication that both she and her support system put into fostering her talent and honing her skills. As fans around the world celebrate this momentous achievement, we wonder what the future holds for this gifted athlete!

Did you know that the Bhagavad Gita has been used as a motivational tool by numerous athletes worldwide? It's fascinating how ancient text continues to inspire modern warriors! And for a fun fact, Manu’s journey mirrors that of other athletes like Michael Phelps, who faced personal struggles only to overcome them through sheer determination and support! Now that's a story for the ages!

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Paris Olympics: Gita lessons help Manu Bhaker find redemption for ... (The Indian Express)

Manu Bhaker's parents recited excerpts from the sacred book to help her recover from heartbreak and focus on her ultimate goal.

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Paris Olympics: Sports Minister congratulates Manu Bhaker on ... (The Hindu)

Union Sports Minister credits Manu Bhaker's Olympic success to Khelo India initiative, highlighting government's support for athletes.

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From Tokyo heartbreak to Paris bull's eye: Olympic journey of Manu ... (Business Standard)

Manu Bhaker became the first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal in shooting and opened the country's tally at the Paris Olympics.

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Manu Bhaker reveals how Bhagavad Gita helped her clinch historic ... (Hindustan Times)

Manu Bhaker produced a solid performance on Sunday to open India's account at the Paris Olympics, clinching a bronze in women's 10m air pistol event.

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Watch: Manu Bhaker flaunts her bronze medal after opening India's ... (India Today)

Paris Olympics: Manu Bhaker was thrilled as she posed with her maiden Olympics medal from the shooting range in Chateauroux Shooting Centre on Sunday, ...

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Took me a long time to get over Tokyo, feels surreal right now: Manu ... (Times of India)

Paris Olympics 2024 News: Manu Bhaker doesn't like to settle for second best, let alone third. But Sunday was an exception and as she spoke, delight mingled ...

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When Manu Bhaker, a Delhi's Lady Shri Ram College graduate ... (The Economic Times)

Manu Bhaker made history by winning India's first medal at the 2024 Olympics, clinching bronze in the Women's 10m Air Pistol event. After struggling in the ...

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Sports Minister Reveals Whopping Amount Spent On Manu Bhaker's ... (NDTVSports.com)

Mandaviya revealed that around Rs 2 crores were spent on Manu's training and she was sent to Germany and Switzerland for it. He also expressed confidence ...

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How Jaspal Rana stopped Paris Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker ... (Hindustan Times)

Manu Bhaker scripted history on Sunday at the 2024 Paris Olympics, as she won a bronze in the women's 10m Air Pistol final | Olympics.

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Paris Olympics: Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh qualify for bronze ... (Times of India)

Additionally, Bhaker became the first Indian woman to win an Olympic shooting medal, securing bronze in the women's 10m air pistol event.

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Lok Sabha congratulates Manu Bhaker for winning medal at Paris ... (The Hindu)

Lok Sabha congratulates Manu Bhaker for historic bronze in Paris Olympics, wishes luck to all Indian athletes.

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Paris Olympics 2024, Shooting: Manu Bhaker-Sarabjot Singh duo ... (Hindustan Times)

Paris Olympics 2024: Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh finished with a total of 580 to make the 10m air pistol mixed team event medal round to be held on ...

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Paris Olympics 2024: Manu Bhaker-Sarabjot Singh reach bronze ... (Firstpost)

While Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh reached the bronze medal match in air pistol mixed team event, Ramita Jindal missed out on a medal at the Paris ...

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India's Olympic medalist Manu Bhaker follows this fitness routine to ... (Healthshots)

Manu Bhaker scored a medal in shooting at the Paris Olympics 2024! Find out about Manu Bhaker's fitness routine and how she stays focussed.

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Olympics 2024: Will Manu Bhaker win second Bronze for India on ... (Business Standard)

Becoming the first Indian woman to win a medal in shooting at the Olympic Games, Manu Bhaker will be walking in with a high morale for that second bronze ...

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Olympics 2024 LIVE Updates Day 3: Manu Bhaker-Sarabjot Singh ... (NDTVSports.com)

Paris Olympic Games 2024 LIVE: Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty qualified for the men's doubles badminton quarterfinals after Manu Bhaker and ...

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Paris Olympics 2024: Manu Bhaker on verge of making history again (Firstpost)

No Indian athlete since independence has won multiple medals at a single edition of the Olympics, but Manu Bhaker is on the verge of achieving this record.

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Paris 2024: Manu Bhaker wins historic bronze, India opens account (Hindustan Times)

The 22-year-old finishes third in the 10m air pistol final to become the first Indian woman shooter to win an Olympic medal | Olympics.

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Air Pistol Shooting, Olympics 2024: Manu Bhaker-Sarabjot duo ... (The Hindu)

Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh qualify for bronze medal match in 10m air pistol mixed team event.

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Paris Olympics 2024 Diary: Manu Bhaker autographs shooting ... (Sportstar)

Legendary shooter Kimberly Rhode collects autographs from Olympic medal winners in Chateauroux to raise money for charity.

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India at Olympics Day 3 wrap: Manu Bhaker on cusp of history, near ... (India Today)

India had a tough day out on 29 July in Paris Olympics · India had near-misses throughout the day on Monday · Manu Bhaker-Sarabjot Singh reached the bronze medal ...

Manu Bhaker's winning shot at Paris Olympics (The Indian Express)

The success of India's first female shooting medalist caps an inspirational story of pushback against odds.

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Paris Olympics 2024 Day 4 Live Updates: Manu Bhaker-Sarabjot ... (The Indian Express)

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 4 Live Updates: Manu Bhaker, the men's hockey team, Satwik-Chirag, rower Balraj Panwar, boxers Preeti Pawar and Amit Panghal and ...

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Paris Olympics 2024 Day 4 Live Updates: Manu Bhaker-Sarabjot ... (Times of India)

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 4 Live Updates: Shooter Manu Bhaker will take aim along with her partner Sarabjot Singh in the hunt for India's second medal.

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Paris Olympics: Manu Bhaker's historic bronze opens India's medal ... (The Hindu)

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 2 Updates: Manu Bhaker wins India's first medal at Paris Olympics 2024, securing bronze in women's 10m air pistol event.

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Olympics 2024, India's schedule on July 30: Manu Bhaker aims for ... (Scroll.in)

Alongside shooting, boxing and badminton, there will also be Indian participation in rowing and equestrian on Day 4.

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Paris Olympics 2024 Day 4 Live Updates: Manu Bhaker targets ... (India Today)

Paris Olympics Day 4 Live: Manu Bhaker is standing on the cusp of history as she aims to be the first Indian to win 2 medals in a single edition of the ...

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