No Khel Ratna for Manu Bhaker? Officials say Paris Olympics double medallist ‘didn’t apply’; family reacts
2 weeks ago

No Khel Ratna for Manu Bhaker? Officials say Paris Olympics double medallist ‘didn’t apply’; family reacts

Live Mint  

In a surprising move, Paris Olympics double medallist Manu Bhaker isn't among the sportspersons nominated for the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, according to reports. According to a Times of India report, sports ministry officials stated that Manu Bhaker didn't apply for the country's highest sporting honour, the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award. Harmanpreet, Praveen among Khel Ratna nominees Meanwhile, Harmanpreet Singh, who led the Indian men's hockey team to a bronze medal in the Paris Olympics 2024, and para-athlete Praveen Kumar, a gold medallist in the men's high jump T64 class, were among the nominees for Khel Ratna, as per the recommendation of a 12-member selection committee headed by retired Supreme Court judge Justice V Ramasubramanian. Along with a picture of her flaunting two medals from the Paris Olympics, Bhaker wrote, “Tell me, Do I deserve Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award?

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DC Edit | Don’t devalue Khel Ratna
3 days, 3 hours ago

DC Edit | Don’t devalue Khel Ratna

Deccan Chronicle  

The Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna sporting awards list for the year has the world chess champion, D. Gukesh, as well as the double Olympic bronze medallist, Manu Bhaker, besides the hockey captain, Harmanpreet Singh, and para-athlete Praveen Kumar. To revamp the system that currently allows sporting federations, Khel Ratna awardees and individual sportspeople to nominate themselves for the honour, …

Manu Bhaker to receive Khel Ratna along with D Gukesh and two others, confirms Sports Ministry
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4 days, 11 hours ago

Manu Bhaker to receive Khel Ratna along with D Gukesh and two others, confirms Sports Ministry

Firstpost  

Besides Bhaker and Gukesh, India men’s hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh and Paralympic gold-winning high jumper Praveen Kumar are the others who have been nominated for the highest sporting honour in the country. Shooting sensation Manu Bhaker and chess prodigy D Gukesh had achieved historic feats in the Paris Olympics and the FIDE World Championship respectively last year. Image credit: X/FIDE …

Manu Bhaker to receive Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna after week-long confusion over nomination, Gukesh among four recipients
4 days, 13 hours ago

Manu Bhaker to receive Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna after week-long confusion over nomination, Gukesh among four recipients

Hindustan Times  

India's twin-Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker and chess prodigy D Gukesh have been named among the four recipients of the prestigious Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, as confirmed by the sports ministry, according to PTI on Thursday. India's men's hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh and para-athlete Praveen Kumar are the other two recipients of this year’s Khel Ratna Award, which is …

Manu Bhaker, D Gukesh Picked For Khel Ratna Award. See Full List
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4 days, 13 hours ago

Manu Bhaker, D Gukesh Picked For Khel Ratna Award. See Full List

ABP News  

Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports on Thursday announced Khel Ratna Award for Hockey team Captain Harmanpreet Singh, Olympic double medalist Manu Bhaker, Paralympic Gold medallist Praveen Kumar and Chess World Champion Gukesh D. The prestigious Khel Ratna Awards will be presented to the recipients by the President of India on January 17, 2025, at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Ministry of Youth …

Manu Bhaker, D Gukesh and 2 others to receive Khel Ratna Award
Top News
4 days, 22 hours ago

Manu Bhaker, D Gukesh and 2 others to receive Khel Ratna Award

India Today  

Double Olympic medalist Manu Bhaker and world chess champion D Gukesh are among the four athletes who will be honoured with the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award on January 17, the Sports Ministry announced on Thursday, January 2. Indian men's hockey team captain Harmanpreet Singh and Paralympian Praveen Kumar will also receive the Khel Ratna Award from the President …

D Gukesh ecstatic after Khel Ratna honour: It will motivate me to work harder
4 days, 22 hours ago

D Gukesh ecstatic after Khel Ratna honour: It will motivate me to work harder

India Today  

India’s chess sensation D Gukesh was over the moon after he was chosen for the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award. After being named for the Khel Ratna Award, Gukesh said that it had motivated him to keep putting in the hard yards. “I am extremely humbled and honoured to know that the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports announced …

National Sports Day 2024: Full list of Khel Ratna, Arjuna award winners
4 days, 22 hours ago

National Sports Day 2024: Full list of Khel Ratna, Arjuna award winners

India Today  

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has announced the recipients of the National Sports Awards 2024. National Sports Day 2024: Full list of award winners Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award 2024 Awarded for outstanding performance in sports. Shri Gukesh D - Chess Shri Harmanpreet Singh - Hockey Shri Praveen Kumar - Para-Athletics Ms. Manu Bhaker - Shooting Arjuna …

Explained: How athletes are selected for Khel Ratna Award amid Manu Bhaker and Harvinder Singh’s criticism
1 week, 4 days ago

Explained: How athletes are selected for Khel Ratna Award amid Manu Bhaker and Harvinder Singh’s criticism

Firstpost  

Both Bhaker and Harvinder, who were among India’s standout performers in Paris Olympics and Paralympics respectively, have been critical of this year’s shortlist for the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award. Both Bhaker and Harvinder, however, have been in the news lately for being critical of this year’s shortlist for the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award. “Discrimination in sports’ …

‘Same gold, same pride, why not same award?’: Amid Manu Bhaker controversy, India's paralympic champion cries foul
1 week, 5 days ago

‘Same gold, same pride, why not same award?’: Amid Manu Bhaker controversy, India's paralympic champion cries foul

Hindustan Times  

Paralympics gold medallist archer Harvinder Singh alleged “discrimination” in sports awards after his name did not feature in the list recommended for the prestigious Khel Ratna award. Although a sports ministry spokesperson has done damage control by confirming that the list is yet to be finalised, the absence of double Olympic medalist Manu Bhaker from the initial list, which featured …

Manu Bhaker's name to be added to final list for Khel Ratna award after major backlash: ‘List not final yet'
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1 week, 5 days ago

Manu Bhaker's name to be added to final list for Khel Ratna award after major backlash: ‘List not final yet'

Hindustan Times  

A day after Manu Bhaker's absence from among those recommended for the prestigious Khel Ratna award created a furore, it is reliably learnt that her name is likely to be added to the final list after union sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya takes a call on the matter in a few days. There was no formal announcement but the initial list …

Manu Bhaker's father reveals daughter's chat after Khel Ratna axe: 'Shouldn't have won medals for country'
1 week, 5 days ago

Manu Bhaker's father reveals daughter's chat after Khel Ratna axe: 'Shouldn't have won medals for country'

India TV News  

Manu Bhaker despite being the two-time Olympic medallist for India, the only one for the country in the single edition, wasn't shortlisted for the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award. While the earlier statement from the sports ministry stated that Manu Bhaker hadn't applied for it, later, the statement suggested that this wasn't the final list and the sport shooter …

Khel Ratna row: Maybe lapse on my part, says Manu Bhaker
Top News
1 week, 6 days ago

Khel Ratna row: Maybe lapse on my part, says Manu Bhaker

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: Seeking to end all “speculations” after her name was not considered for the Khel Ratna Award, Paris Olympics double medallist shooter Manu Bhaker on Tuesday admitted to a possible lapse in her application for the country’s top sports award. The Union Sports Ministry then said on Monday that Bhaker’s name was not considered for the award because she …

Khel Ratna snub: Manu Bhaker hints at ’lapse’ on her part; sports ministry says list is not final
Top News
1 week, 6 days ago

Khel Ratna snub: Manu Bhaker hints at ’lapse’ on her part; sports ministry says list is not final

Live Mint  

After controversy erupted over Indian shooter and double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker not being shortlisted for the Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award, the 22-year-old pistol ace said her aim was to perform for the country and it would not matter whether she got an award or not. In a post on social media platform X, Manu wrote: "Regarding the ongoing …

Amid Manu Bhaker Khel Ratna Row, THIS Indian Gold-Medalist Highlights 'Discrimination' In Sports Awards
1 week, 6 days ago

Amid Manu Bhaker Khel Ratna Row, THIS Indian Gold-Medalist Highlights 'Discrimination' In Sports Awards

ABP News  

Indian archer Harvinder Singh, who won a gold at Paris Paralympics, on Tuesday alleged "discrimination" in the distribution of sports awards and questioned why the Khel Ratna honour was not bestowed on this year's medallists at the Games like the Tokyo edition. Following India's gold-winning performance at the 2021 Tokyo Paralympics, shooter Avani Lekhara, javelin thrower Sumit Antil and shuttler …

Manu Bhaker Opens Up On 'Controversial' Khel Ratna Snub; Calls It Her Fault | Details Inside
1 week, 6 days ago

Manu Bhaker Opens Up On 'Controversial' Khel Ratna Snub; Calls It Her Fault | Details Inside

ABP News  

Manu Bhaker's 'controversial' Khel Ratna snub witnesses yet another exciting angle, as the multiple-times Olympic medalist has finally opened up on her situation, via a tweet from her official 'X' account. Here's a look at the viral tweet: Manu Bhaker created history at the Paris Olympics 2024, where she became the first-ever Indian athlete to win two medals at a …

Manu Bhaker reacts to Khel Ratna nomination snub: 'There has been a lapse on my part'
1 week, 6 days ago

Manu Bhaker reacts to Khel Ratna nomination snub: 'There has been a lapse on my part'

Firstpost  

Paris Olympics bronze medallist Manu Bhaker said that while awards and recognition would motivate her, winning them were not one of her goals. Indian shooter Manu Bhaker, who won two bronze medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics, has broken her silence on her snub from the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna nominees list. Controversy erupted on Monday when the Sports …

Manu Bhaker trolled after saying 'lapse on my part' led to Khel Ratna nomination miss: 'Shooting star to falling star'
1 week, 6 days ago

Manu Bhaker trolled after saying 'lapse on my part' led to Khel Ratna nomination miss: 'Shooting star to falling star'

Hindustan Times  

Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker became the target of social media ridicule after acknowledging that it was a lapse on her part in filing nomination that led to her exclusion from the list of nominees for the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award. Manu Bhaker issued a clarification on her Khel Ratna Award nomination miss “With regards to ongoing issue for …

Manu Bhaker accepts 'lapse' on her part in Khel Ratna controversy: 'While filing for the nomination...'
1 week, 6 days ago

Manu Bhaker accepts 'lapse' on her part in Khel Ratna controversy: 'While filing for the nomination...'

Hindustan Times  

Manu Bhaker, the double bronze medallist at the Paris Olympics 2024, has been at the centre of a huge controversy after her name was excluded from the Khel Ratna awardees list. Manu Bhaker accepts 'lapse' on her part in the Khel Ratna controversy. Netizens support Manu Bhaker As soon as Manu Bhaker posted her statement, several users on the internet …

Manu Bhaker on Khel Ratna controversy: There’s been a lapse in filing nominations, may be on my part
1 week, 6 days ago

Manu Bhaker on Khel Ratna controversy: There’s been a lapse in filing nominations, may be on my part

The Hindu  

Manu Bhaker, the double bronze medalist at the Paris Olympics, acknowledged a potential oversight on her part in the nomination process for this year’s National Sports Awards. 1 A day after the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports intervened to address the controversy following the selection committee’s unexpected decision, the 22-year-old shooting star took to social media to clarify her …

'Should've made her a cricketer instead': Manu Bhaker's father regrets putting daughter in shooting after Khel Ratna axe
Trending News
1 week, 6 days ago

'Should've made her a cricketer instead': Manu Bhaker's father regrets putting daughter in shooting after Khel Ratna axe

Hindustan Times  

Manu Bhaker's father, Ram Kishan, has expressed disappointment over her daughter's reportedly being ignored for the Khel Ratna list. Manu Bhaker's missing from Khel Ratna nominees In Paris 2024, Bhaker became independent India's first athlete to win two medals in a single edition of the Olympics with her bronze-winning performance in the 10m air pistol individual and mixed team events. …

'I shouldn't have gone to the Olympics and won medals for the country': Manu Bhaker devastated by Khel Ratna axe
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1 week, 6 days ago

'I shouldn't have gone to the Olympics and won medals for the country': Manu Bhaker devastated by Khel Ratna axe

Hindustan Times  

Manu Bhaker, the twin medal winner from the Paris Olympics 2024, is heartbroken to see her name missing from the shortlisted candidates for the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award. Manu Bhaker isn't happy And yet, somehow, Bhaker was axed from the list of shortlisted candidates recommended by the sports ministry to the government. After the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, all …

Khel Ratna Omission: Manu Bhaker's Father Lashes Out At Committee, Ministry Says List 'Not Final'
1 week, 6 days ago

Khel Ratna Omission: Manu Bhaker's Father Lashes Out At Committee, Ministry Says List 'Not Final'

ABP News  

India’s ace shooter Manu Bhaker, who made history at the 2024 Paris Olympics by winning two bronze medals for India, was overlooked for the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award as she did not make it to the 30 names shortlisted in the recommended list. ALSO ON ABP Live | Sam Konstas Confirmed To Debut In IND vs AUS Boxing …

Manu Bhaker to father after Khel Ratna snub: ’I shouldn’t have gone to Olympics’
1 week, 6 days ago

Manu Bhaker to father after Khel Ratna snub: ’I shouldn’t have gone to Olympics’

Live Mint  

No mention of Olympic medalist Manu Bhaker's name on the list of sportspersons nominated for the prestigious Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award sparked controversy this week. 'Some orders were being followed' Bhaker's father Ram Kishan exclusively told Telecom Asia that he suspects that "all is not well with the committee which decides the national sports awards. He said, "Despite …

Manu Bhaker’s father slams Khel Ratna Award snub: ‘Is this the way you are encouraging athletes?’
1 week, 6 days ago

Manu Bhaker’s father slams Khel Ratna Award snub: ‘Is this the way you are encouraging athletes?’

Live Mint  

Paris Olympics double medallist Manu Bhaker's father has reacted to her daughter's name reportedly not being included among the sportspersons nominated for the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award. While speaking exclusively to Sports Tak in an interview, Bhaker's father, Ram Kishan, said, “What's the point of getting two medals in a single Olympics if you have to beg for …

'There has been a lapse on my part: Manu Bhaker's first reaction to Khel Ratna award nominations snub
1 week, 6 days ago

'There has been a lapse on my part: Manu Bhaker's first reaction to Khel Ratna award nominations snub

India TV News  

Manu Bhaker reacted to her snub from the Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award nominations with a post on her X page on Tuesday. The 22-year-old Bhaker created history at the Paris Olympics 2024 by becoming the first Indian to win two medals in a Summer Olympics since Independence. However, her two Olympics medals were not enough to earn the nomination …

Khel Ratna snub 'humilation' might affect Manu Bhaker's progress: Coach Jaspal Rana
1 week, 6 days ago

Khel Ratna snub 'humilation' might affect Manu Bhaker's progress: Coach Jaspal Rana

India Today  

Decorated shooter and coach Jaspal Rana criticised the Sports Ministry, the Sports Authority of India, and the National Rifle Association of India after his protege, Manu Bhaker, was excluded from the list of nominees for the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award. The controversy arose when it was revealed that Manu Bhaker’s name was missing from the initial list of …

Paralympics gold-medalist Harvinder Singh adds to burning Khel Ratna controversy
1 week, 6 days ago

Paralympics gold-medalist Harvinder Singh adds to burning Khel Ratna controversy

India Today  

Para-archer and Paris Paralympics 2024 gold-medallist Harvinder Singh has openly criticized the lack of recognition for Paralympians in the nominations for the prestigious Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award. "Discrimination in sports”Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Gold medalists were awarded by Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, but what about Paris 2024 Paralympic Gold medalists? #KhelRatnaAward" @PMOIndia @PTI_News @ANI @ — Harvinder …

Should have made Manu Bhaker a cricketer, not shooter: Father on Khel Ratna snub
1 week, 6 days ago

Should have made Manu Bhaker a cricketer, not shooter: Father on Khel Ratna snub

India Today  

Double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker's father Ram Kishan was gutted with the reports of the shooter being snubbed from the Khel Ratna list. The government must recognise her efforts," Manu Bhaker's father said in an interview. Manu Bhaker Disheartened: Father On December 23, sources confirmed to India Today that Paris Olympics medallist Manu Bhaker’s name has been excluded from the …

Manu Bhaker breaks silence on Khel Ratna snub: Believe there's been a lapse
1 week, 6 days ago

Manu Bhaker breaks silence on Khel Ratna snub: Believe there's been a lapse

India Today  

Indian shooter Manu Bhaker has addressed the controversy surrounding her exclusion from the nominees for the prestigious Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award. Manu Bhaker's Instagram story The Sports Ministry reportedly stated that Bhaker did not apply for the award, but her father, Ram Kishan, contested this claim, asserting that the nomination was submitted, and no response was received. The …

Manu Bhaker missing from Khel Ratna nominations, sports ministry says, 'list not final yet'
1 week, 6 days ago

Manu Bhaker missing from Khel Ratna nominations, sports ministry says, 'list not final yet'

India TV News  

Manu Bhaker, independent India's first athlete to win two medals in a single edition of the Olympics, made the headlines on Monday after she was shockingly ignored for this year's Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award. However, a top sports ministry source has stated that the nomination list is not finalised yet and Bhaker is likely to be there in the …

Khel Ratna list not finalised, says ministry on Manu Bhaker ‘snub’
2 weeks ago

Khel Ratna list not finalised, says ministry on Manu Bhaker ‘snub’

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi/ Mumbai: The sports ministry on Monday said that double Olympic medal-winning pistol shooter Manu Bhaker’s name was not considered for the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award because she had not applied for the India’s highest sporting honour, even as her family raised questions about the need for an application by the athlete in a year when her …

Manu Bhaker's name reportedly absent from nominees list for Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award
2 weeks ago

Manu Bhaker's name reportedly absent from nominees list for Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award

Firstpost  

Two-time Paris Olympics medallist Manu Bhaker’s name is reportedly absent from the list of sportspersons nominated for the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award. India’s two-time Paris Olympics medallist Manu Bhaker’s name is reportedly absent from the list of sportspersons nominated for the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award. “Tell me, Do I deserve Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award? …

Manu Bhaker Khel Ratna controversy: Why double Olympic medallist was overlooked – 2 things to know
2 weeks ago

Manu Bhaker Khel Ratna controversy: Why double Olympic medallist was overlooked – 2 things to know

Live Mint  

Manu Bhaker is making headlines after reports emerged that the Paris Olympics double medallist wasn't included in the nomination list for the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award. Having suffered a heart-breaking pistol malfunction in Tokyo three years ago, Bhaker made a strong comeback to win her first Olympic bronze in the women's 10m air pistol event. According to a …

Manu Bhaker snubbed from Khel Ratna nomination; officials state shooter didn’t apply, family denies claim: Report
2 weeks ago

Manu Bhaker snubbed from Khel Ratna nomination; officials state shooter didn’t apply, family denies claim: Report

Hindustan Times  

Manu Bhaker scripted in 2024, as the ace shooter won two bronze medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics. First, she claimed bronze in the women’s 10m air pistol event, which made her the first female shooter from India to win a medal at any Olympics. In a deleted social media post this year, Bhaker had asked fans if she deserved …

India Makes History with Second Medal at Paris Olympics 2024; Wins Bronze in 10m Air Pistol Mixed Event
2 months, 2 weeks ago

India Makes History with Second Medal at Paris Olympics 2024; Wins Bronze in 10m Air Pistol Mixed Event

ABP News  

Manu Bhaker becomes the first Indian athlete to win multiple medals at a single Olympics after independence as she and Sarabjot Singh clinched a bronze medal in the 10m Air Pistol mixed event of the Paris Olympics 2024 on July 30. This is India's second medal in the ongoing Paris Olympics as Bhaker clinched the country's first when she won …

Manu Bhaker retaliates after being trolled for 'showing off' Olympic bronze medals wherever she goes: 'Why will I not?'
3 months, 1 week ago

Manu Bhaker retaliates after being trolled for 'showing off' Olympic bronze medals wherever she goes: 'Why will I not?'

Hindustan Times  

Indian shooter Manu Bhaker became the toast of the nation when she created history at the Paris Olympics 2024 sometime back. Manu Bhaker poses with her bronze medals from Paris Olympics 2024. Abhinav Bindra's gold medal at the 2008 Beijing Games, followed by Gagan Narang's bronze at the 2012 London Olympics, sparked hopes that India would soon become a shooting …

Watch: Remembering Dhyan Chand | National Sports Day
4 months, 1 week ago

Watch: Remembering Dhyan Chand | National Sports Day

The Hindu  

August 29 is a day that holds a special place in the hearts of sports enthusiasts across India. It is celebrated as National Sports Day, dedicated to the memory of the legendary hockey player, Major Dhyan Chand, a name that is synonymous with excellence in sports, a name that transcended the boundaries of the field to inspire generations—a man whose …

Manu Bhaker Sexist Remarks Journalist You Are One Of The Most Attractive Females Links Shooter With Neeraj Chopra Criticised
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Manu Bhaker Sexist Remarks Journalist You Are One Of The Most Attractive Females Links Shooter With Neeraj Chopra Criticised

ABP News  

Not many Indians knew how to correctly pronounce the 'Chateauroux' Shooting Centre but an Indian queen reigned supreme at the venue, nearly 3 hours away from Paris, to make it a very special place in the history of Indian sports. Even some of India's gratest sportspersons- the likes of PV Sindhu and Sushil Kumar required two Olympics to win their …

Kartik Aaryan reacts as Olympic winner Manu Bhaker praises his Chandu Champion performance: 'These are moments I'll…'
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Kartik Aaryan reacts as Olympic winner Manu Bhaker praises his Chandu Champion performance: 'These are moments I'll…'

Hindustan Times  

Kartik Aaryan has responded after star shooter Manu Bhaker gave a shout-out to the actor for his performance in Chandu Champion. Manu Bhaker praised Kartik Aaryan in Chandu Champion. About Manu Recently, at the Paris Olympics 2024, Manu, in the women's 10m air pistol event, won a bronze medal, becoming the first Indian woman shooter to win a medal in …

Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker meets Rahul Gandhi in Delhi | Watch video
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker meets Rahul Gandhi in Delhi | Watch video

India TV News  

Olympic double medalist Manu Bhaker met Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday in New Delhi. WATCH THE VIDEO HERE: Bhaker met Sonia Gandhi, Rajnath Singh Earlier on Wednesday, Bhaker met Congress Parliamentary Party chief Sonia Gandhi at the latter's official residence in the national capital. "Delighted to meet India's ace shooter, Manu Bhaker, who scripted history at the Paris …

Manu Bhaker bags cash award for stunning show at Paris Olympics 2024: How much did she get?
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Manu Bhaker bags cash award for stunning show at Paris Olympics 2024: How much did she get?

Live Mint  

Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mansukh Mandaviya awarded Olympic medalist Manu Bhaker ₹30 lakh on her "historic victory" at Paris Olympics 2024. 🇮🇳🙏” Meanwhile, Mandaviya also took to X to inform that he met "the daughter of the country" Bhaker on Thursday as she returned home after winning two bronze medals in Paris Olympics 2024. He “congratulated and …

'I feel for Arjun Babuta': Manu Bhaker after narrowly missing her third medal at Paris Olympics | Exclusive
5 months ago

'I feel for Arjun Babuta': Manu Bhaker after narrowly missing her third medal at Paris Olympics | Exclusive

India TV News  

India's star shooter Manu Bhaker concluded her Paris Olympics 2024 campaign after finishing fourth in the women's 25m pistol event on Saturday, August 3. Babuta finished fourth in the men's 10m rifle finals event and Bhaker revealed she felt Babauta's pain after she missed a medal position on Saturday. Speaking to India TV's sports editor Samip Rajguru in Paris, Bhaker …

Paris Olympics 2024, Day 8 (AUG 3) India's full schedule: Manu Bhaker on course for hat-trick; Lakshya last man standing
5 months ago

Paris Olympics 2024, Day 8 (AUG 3) India's full schedule: Manu Bhaker on course for hat-trick; Lakshya last man standing

Hindustan Times  

An unparalleled third successive medal is on the cards for shooter Manu Bhaker at the Paris Olympics 2024 on Saturday. India's Manu Bhaker competes in 10m air pistol mixed team bronze medal match The youngster from Jhajjar has two bronze medals in her and India's tally at the Paris Games 2024. She extended India's medal tally by adding another bronze …

Manu Bhaker eyes historic third medal in Paris Olympics, qualifies for 25m sports pistol final with second spot
5 months ago

Manu Bhaker eyes historic third medal in Paris Olympics, qualifies for 25m sports pistol final with second spot

Live Mint  

Indian shooter Manu Bhaker is on track for a hat-trick of Olympic medals after securing a spot in the 25m sports pistol final, finishing second at the Chateauroux shooting range on Friday. Manu Bhaker, 22-year-old shooter, made history in India by winning two bronze medals at the Paris Olympics 2024. Manu Bhaker, who continued to dominate the event and remained …

Manu Bhaker eyes third medal at Paris Olympics 2024; qualifies for 25m women's precision finals
5 months ago

Manu Bhaker eyes third medal at Paris Olympics 2024; qualifies for 25m women's precision finals

India TV News  

In-form Manu Bhaker stormed into the 25m pistol women's precision finals at the Paris Olympics 2024 on Friday, August 2. The 22-year-old Manu was brilliant throughout the 25m pistol women's precision qualification and maintained her position in the top three. Hungary's Major Veronika finished at the top with just a two-point lead over Bhaker and levelled the previous Olympic record …

Manu Bhaker’s ‘hope people are not disappointed’ reaction a slap to Indian fan culture
5 months ago

Manu Bhaker’s ‘hope people are not disappointed’ reaction a slap to Indian fan culture

Firstpost  

Manu Bhaker is a history-maker and a two-time Olympic medallist, yet she remains concerned about potential backlash from fans if she fails to win a third medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics. I hope people are not disappointed or angry,” Manu Bhaker was quoted as saying by PTI after becoming the first athlete in Independent India to win multiple medals …

Manu Bhaker Exclusive: ‘Tokyo taught me much-needed lessons’, Paris Olympics medallist on comeback from heartbreak
5 months, 1 week ago

Manu Bhaker Exclusive: ‘Tokyo taught me much-needed lessons’, Paris Olympics medallist on comeback from heartbreak

Firstpost  

Two-time Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker caught up with Firstpost’s Rupha Ramani in an exclusive interaction, where she spoke on bouncing back from the Tokyo Games heartbreak and more. In an exclusive interaction with Sports Editor Rupha Ramani on First Sports, Manu Bhaker spoke among various topics including her medals win at Paris Olympics. Image: First Sports screengrab Manu Bhaker, who …

‘Manu Bhaker was disappointed for missing gold. One wrong shot…’: Father after daughter's historic double Olympic bronze
5 months, 1 week ago

‘Manu Bhaker was disappointed for missing gold. One wrong shot…’: Father after daughter's historic double Olympic bronze

Hindustan Times  

Shooting is a bit different than most other sports. Manu Bhaker smiles with her historic second bronze medal at the Paris Olympics; her parents celebrate at home. 48 hours later, she achieved something bigger, becoming independent India's first athlete to win two medals at the same Olympics after winning bronze - her second at the Games - in the 10m …

Manu Bhaker's tryst with history in Paris, becomes first Indian to win multiple medals at single Olympic Games
5 months, 1 week ago

Manu Bhaker's tryst with history in Paris, becomes first Indian to win multiple medals at single Olympic Games

Hindustan Times  

Manu Bhaker was composure personified as she scripted history at the 2024 Paris Olympics for the second time in three days. As India added a second medal at the Games in Paris with the victory, Manu became the first athlete of independent India to bag two medals in a single edition of the Olympics. India's Sarabjot Singh, left, speaks with …

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