Manu Bhaker

Manu Bhaker Olympic Redemption: From Tokyo Tears to Paris 2024 Triumph

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Three years after the disappointment of the Tokyo Olympics, Manu Bhaker has etched a new, triumphant image in the annals of Indian shooting history. At the Paris Olympics, the 22-year-old from Haryana clinched a bronze medal in the women’s 10m air pistol event, becoming the first Indian woman shooter to medal at the Olympic Games.

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Breaking the Chain

Manu Bhaker

Bhaker’s accomplishment is noteworthy for her redemption and the entirety of the Indian shooting. Her medal signifies the conclusion of a 12-year Olympic medal drought for Indian shooters. The previous medals were won in 2012 at the London Games.

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Manu Bhaker the Road to Redemption

The journey from Tokyo to Paris wasn’t easy for Bhaker. After the 2021 disappointment, she faced stagnating results and a crisis of confidence. However, she stepped back, reset her approach, and reunited with her long-time coach Jaspal Rana.

A Balanced Approach

Manu Bhaker in Paris
Manu Bhaker in Paris

Bhaker’s preparation for Paris involved a more holistic approach. She took online violin classes and focused on being herself, avoiding the tunnel vision that had affected her in Tokyo.

Olympic GamesIndian Shooting Medals
2012 London2 (1 silver, 1 bronze)
2016 Rio0
2021 Tokyo0
2024 ParisManu Bhaker won 1 (bronze) so far

As Bhaker herself put it, “If I didn’t have that lesson in my life, maybe I wouldn’t be here today.” Her bronze medal has redeemed her personal Olympic journey and reignited hope for the entire Indian shooting contingent in Paris.

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Khurshid Anwar
Khurshid Anwar
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