In a recent episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati, Manu Bhaker shared her remarkable experience from the Paris Olympics 2024 with host Amitabh Bachchan. The 22-year-old Indian sport shooter captured the nation’s attention by winning two bronze medals at the prestigious event, making her the first Indian woman to achieve such a feat in a single Olympics. Her inspiring journey has been widely celebrated, and her recent appearance on the show was a heartfelt moment for many.
Amitabh Bachchan, thrilled by Manu Bhaker’s achievements, eagerly requested her to showcase her Olympic medals.
During their interaction, Bachchan praised Manu for her outstanding performance and was excited to present her medals to the audience.
In their conversation, Bachchan inquired about Manu’s feelings regarding her Olympic success. Manu expressed that her initial reaction was one of relief, as she had persevered despite a challenging Tokyo Olympics. She admitted that staying motivated for the Paris Games after her previous performance was a tough task. Manu shared her thoughts, saying:
“It took a lot of courage to keep myself on the same level and motivate myself. It was a relief after my win that I didn’t gave up. But, then again, I had to think about another match.”
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John Abraham Faces Criticism for Handling Manu Bhaker’s Medals
Manu Bhaker earned bronze medals in both the women’s 10-metre air pistol event and the mixed 10-metre air pistol team event. Upon her return, she was warmly welcomed, and John Abraham met her for a photo opportunity where Manu held one medal and John held the other. Unfortunately, John faced backlash from netizens who disapproved of him touching her medals.
Manu Bhaker’s Sporting Journey
Hailing from Haryana, a region known for producing successful sports stars, Manu Bhaker comes from a modest background. Her father is a chief engineer in the Merchant Navy, while her mother is an educationalist. Manu’s passion for shooting began in her childhood, leading her to rigorous training.
She won her first major silver medal at the 2017 Asian Junior Championships and followed it up with nine gold medals at the national games the following year. Manu has consistently performed at a high level, securing a gold medal in the women’s 25m pistol event at the 2022 Asian Games and two bronze medals at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.
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