Manu Bhaker has finally responded to the swirling rumors about her marriage to Neeraj Chopra, following a viral video featuring her mother and the star javelin thrower.
Manu Bhaker and Neeraj Chopra’s Olympic Success
Both Manu Bhaker and Neeraj Chopra brought pride to India with their remarkable performances at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Manu secured bronze medals in the women’s 10m air pistol and the 10m air pistol mixed team events, while Neeraj earned a silver medal in javelin, solidifying their status as national heroes. However, a video showing Neeraj with Manu’s mother quickly went viral, sparking speculation about a possible relationship between the two athletes. Manu has now broken her silence on the matter.
Manu Bhaker Reacts to Viral Video of Her Mother with Neeraj Chopra
In a recent interview with News 18, Manu was asked about the viral video that led to the rumors. She revealed that she was unaware of what exactly was discussed between her mother and Neeraj, as she wasn’t present at the time.
The shooter clarified that she has been meeting Neeraj since 2018 at various events and competitions. Though they don’t converse much, they do exchange words when they cross paths. Manu explained:
“”Baat toh mujhe jyada nahi pata kyun ki mein us samay par vaha nahi this. Par, 2018 see milte aaye hai kisi events hai aur phir competitions mein toh vaise jyada baat cheet nahi hoti hai. Par events jab milte hai toh baat hoti hai thodi baat hoti hai. Toh vahi hai thoda bohat ho jaata hai kabhi kabhi. Aise kuch nahi Joh sunne mein aa raha.”
Family Reactions to the Marriage Rumors
After the video went viral, Manu’s father also weighed in on the rumors, emphasizing that Manu is still very young and not of marriageable age. He mentioned that Neeraj is regarded as a son by Manu’s mother. Neeraj’s uncle also commented, noting that just as the whole country celebrated Neeraj’s Olympic medal, they would be equally informed when he decides to marry.
The Video That Sparked Online Buzz
A few days ago, a video showing Neeraj Chopra and Manu Bhaker’s mother engaging in a cordial exchange surfaced online. The video, which shows Manu’s mother, Sumedha Bhaker, holding Neeraj’s hand while talking, quickly went viral, leading to a wave of memes and speculation from fans about a potential relationship between the two athletes.
A Unique Connection Between Two Athletes from Haryana
For those unfamiliar, both Manu Bhaker and Neeraj Chopra hail from Haryana and share a special bond. An earlier video featuring the duo talking to each other also garnered much love from their fans, who couldn’t help but notice the shyness on their faces.
What are your thoughts on Manu’s reaction?
