Tokyo Olympics 2020: Manu Bhaker says she has been 'working hard' for last five years to win gold at Games
3 years, 6 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Manu Bhaker says she has been 'working hard' for last five years to win gold at Games

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Bhaker, 19, recently decided to switch off from social media till the end of Tokyo Olympics to focus on her preparation and performance in the Games, starting 23 July. New Delhi: Top Indian medal contender at the Tokyo Games, ace pistol shooter Manu Bhaker on Friday said she has been “working really hard” for the past five years to win an Olympic gold. In the recently-concluded ISSF World Cup in Osijek, Croatia, Bhaker had teamed up with Saurabh Chaudhary to win the 10m air pistol mixed team gold. Bhaker had won a silver in 10m air pistol individual event in the New Delhi World Cup in March and 10m air pistol mixed team gold, along with Chaudhary. A gold medallist in the prestigious ISSF World Cup Finals, Youth Olympics and Commonwealth Games, the pistol shooter will enter Tokyo as one of India’s biggest medal hopes, having won almost everything one can after a sensational start to her career.

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Manu Bhaker likely to get ‘deteriorating’ Paris Olympics medals replaced
1 day, 14 hours ago

Manu Bhaker likely to get ‘deteriorating’ Paris Olympics medals replaced

Live Mint  

New Delhi: India's star pistol shooter Manu Bhaker is likely to get her two Paris Olympics bronze medals replaced by identical models as she is among the large group of athletes who have complained that their medals have already deteriorated. Damaged medals will be systematically replaced by the Monnaie de Paris and engraved in an identical way to the originals, …

Manu Bhaker to get her Paris Olympics medals replaced
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1 day, 17 hours ago

Manu Bhaker to get her Paris Olympics medals replaced

The Hindu  

Pistol shooter Manu Bhaker, who scripted history at the Olympic Games in 2024 by winning two bronze medals, has decided to get them replaced with ‘identical models’. This development comes after the International Olympic Committee told AFP on Monday that the Paris 2024 Organising Committee is working closely with Monnaie de Paris, the institution responsible for the manufacture and quality …

Manu Bhaker likely to get her 'deteriorating' bronze medals won at Paris Olympics 2024 replaced
2 days, 6 hours ago

Manu Bhaker likely to get her 'deteriorating' bronze medals won at Paris Olympics 2024 replaced

India TV News  

Manu Bhaker's bronze medals at the Paris Olympic Games 2024 are likely to be replaced by identical models. The damaged medals will be replaced by Monnaie de Paris and engraved in an identical way to the originals, the International Olympic Committee said. "The Monnaie de Paris has taken the issue of damaged medals very seriously since the first exchange requests …

WFI chief accuses Sports Ministry of 'favouritism' after Manu Bhaker's initial Khel Ratna snub: 'Officials sit and try to...'
5 days, 19 hours ago

WFI chief accuses Sports Ministry of 'favouritism' after Manu Bhaker's initial Khel Ratna snub: 'Officials sit and try to...'

Firstpost  

Sanjay Singh, the Wrestling Federation of India president, has made accusation of ‘favouritism’ against the Sports Ministry after Paris Olympics medal-winning shooter Manu Bhaker was initially snubbed from the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award nominees’ list. Wrestling Federation of India president Sanjay Singh has accused the Sports Ministry of “favouritism” as Manu Bhaker wasn’t initially included in the Major …

Olympic table tennis champions Fan Zhendong, Chen Meng quit WTT World Tour
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Olympic table tennis champions Fan Zhendong, Chen Meng quit WTT World Tour

The Hindu  

Chinese Olympic table tennis champions Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng on Friday announced they were quitting the WTT World Tour, refusing to pay fines for not participating in tournaments. Fan posted on social media site Weibo he could not “afford” to pay fines under new participation rules and would “withdraw from the world rankings”. “I am still me, I won’t …

Manu Bhaker | Shooting queen
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Manu Bhaker | Shooting queen

India Today  

I n recent years, the hunting has been good, the posse of young Indians who have arrived on the global stage toting their guns, lighting up shooting ranges across the world. But for two consecutive Olympics thereafter, India’s shooting squad misfired so much that expectations were modest from the young shooters bound for the 2024 Paris Games. Manu Bhaker had …

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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3 weeks, 1 day 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'
3 weeks, 1 day 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 snub: Manu Bhaker hints at ’lapse’ on her part; sports ministry says list is not final
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3 weeks, 1 day 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 …

Manu Bhaker reacts to Khel Ratna nomination snub: 'There has been a lapse on my part'
3 weeks, 1 day 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 accepts 'lapse' on her part in Khel Ratna controversy: 'While filing for the nomination...'
3 weeks, 1 day 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
3 weeks, 1 day 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 …

'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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3 weeks, 1 day 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 …

Manu Bhaker said she shouldn't have gone to the Olympics and won medals for India after Khel Ratna snub, claims shooter's father
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Manu Bhaker said she shouldn't have gone to the Olympics and won medals for India after Khel Ratna snub, claims shooter's father

Firstpost  

Manu Bhaker’s father Ram Kishan added that he regretted introducing her to the sport of shooting and should have instead encouraged her to take up something more popular like cricket. Manu Bhaker reportedly wasn't included in the shortlist for the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award despite winning two bronze medals in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Reuters Shooting star Manu …

Manu Bhaker to father after Khel Ratna snub: ’I shouldn’t have gone to Olympics’
3 weeks, 2 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?’
3 weeks, 2 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 …

Manu Bhaker missing from Khel Ratna nominations, sports ministry says, 'list not final yet'
3 weeks, 2 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 …

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

No Khel Ratna for Manu Bhaker? Officials say Paris Olympics double medallist ‘didn’t apply’; family reacts
3 weeks, 3 days 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 …

India Makes History with Second Medal at Paris Olympics 2024; Wins Bronze in 10m Air Pistol Mixed Event
2 months, 3 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 …

Sarabjot Singh Ambala Shooting Sensation India Second Bronze Medal Paris Olympics 2024 10m air pistol Manu Bhaker
3 months ago

Sarabjot Singh Ambala Shooting Sensation India Second Bronze Medal Paris Olympics 2024 10m air pistol Manu Bhaker

ABP News  

Sarabjot Singh, Paris 2024 Olympics: Sarabjot Singh may have missed out on qualifying for the final in the men's 10m air pistol event but when he got a second chance at a medal, along with Manu Bhaker in the mixed team event of the 10m air pistol shooting, he ensured that he did not return empty handed. Bhaker and Sarabjot …

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

'Let’s Plan a Workout Session Soon': Manu Bhaker Shares Image With Legendary Boxer MC Mary Kom
4 months, 3 weeks ago

'Let’s Plan a Workout Session Soon': Manu Bhaker Shares Image With Legendary Boxer MC Mary Kom

News 18  

Double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker shared a picture with legendary boxer MC Mary Kom on Thursday following a meet-up between the Olympians. Bhaker, who scripted history by becoming the first Indian woman to claim two medals at a single edition of the Olympics at the recently concluded Paris Olympics 2024, shared pictures alongside London Olympics bronze medallist Mary Kom. View …

Manu Bhaker interview: ‘If an athlete dreams, it better be a grand dream’
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Manu Bhaker interview: ‘If an athlete dreams, it better be a grand dream’

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: The last couple of weeks have been everything that Manu Bhaker dreamt of and a little bit more. The 22-year-old dropped into the Hindustan Times office to talk amongst other things about the brilliant run in Paris and what India needs to do to catch up with the top nations. I didn’t quite know how the match would …

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

Bhaker explains about pistol, hockey team presents signed stick as PM meets Olympics contingent
5 months ago

Bhaker explains about pistol, hockey team presents signed stick as PM meets Olympics contingent

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday met with the Indian contingent which returned from the just-concluded Paris Olympics with six medals with history-scripting shooter Manu Bhaker showing her pistol with which she won two bronze, at his residence here. Bhaker, who became the first Indian to win two medals in a single edition of the Olympics, was seen explaining the …

Manu Bhaker may skip New Delhi ISSF World Cup in October
5 months ago

Manu Bhaker may skip New Delhi ISSF World Cup in October

The Hindu  

Paris Olympic double medallist Manu Bhaker may skip October's World Cup in New Delhi as the ace pistol shooter has decided to take a three-month break, her coach Jaspal Rana said. The 22-year-old Bhaker scripted Olympic history for India in Paris as she won a bronze each in the women's 10m air pistol and 10m air pistol mixed team event, …

Manu Bhaker may not participate in the Shooting World Cup: Jaspal Rana – India TV
5 months ago

Manu Bhaker may not participate in the Shooting World Cup: Jaspal Rana – India TV

India TV News  

India's 22-year-old shooting star Manu Bhaker is back home after a successful Olympics campaign in Paris. Bhaker won a bronze medal in 10m pistol and 10m air pistol mixed team event with Sarabjot Singh respectively to become only the third Indian after independence to win two Olympic medals and only the first one to do so in the same edition. …

Manu Bhaker's legacy to Neeraj Chopra's second medal: All records India scripted at Paris Olympics 2024
5 months ago

Manu Bhaker's legacy to Neeraj Chopra's second medal: All records India scripted at Paris Olympics 2024

Hindustan Times  

India’s journey at the Paris 2024 Olympics was bitter-sweet. Here is a list of all the records the Indian contingent set at the Paris 2024 Olympics: Manu Bhaker’s legacy In shooting, Manu Bhaker made history by becoming the first Indian woman to win an Olympic shooting medal, securing a bronze in the women’s 10m air pistol event. Her journey didn’t …

‘All athletes have given their best..’: PM Modi hails efforts of Indian contingent as Paris Olympics come to close
5 months ago

‘All athletes have given their best..’: PM Modi hails efforts of Indian contingent as Paris Olympics come to close

Live Mint  

As the Paris Olympics 2024 conclude, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday appreciated the efforts of the Indian contingent which participated in numerous sports representing the tricolour, saying that the country is proud of them. {{^adFree}} {{/adFree}} Manu Bhaker clinched India's first medal at these Games, earning bronze and becoming the first Indian woman to medal in Olympic shooting. She …

India wraps up Paris Olympics 2024 campaign without gold; check India's mixed performance
5 months ago

India wraps up Paris Olympics 2024 campaign without gold; check India's mixed performance

India TV News  

India's campaign at the Paris Olympics 2024 concluded after wrestler Reetika Hooda's elimination on Saturday, August 10. India failed to win gold in a major blow to its standing in the medal table but wrapped up an eventful campaign with one silver and five bronze medals. The 22-year-old shooter Manu Bhaker contributed to India's two medals while the Tokyo gold …

Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker meets Rahul Gandhi in Delhi | Watch video
5 months, 1 week 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?
5 months, 1 week 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 …

Lakshya Sen, Arjun Babuta and India's unfortunate tryst with fourth-place heartbreaks at Paris Olympics 2024
5 months, 1 week ago

Lakshya Sen, Arjun Babuta and India's unfortunate tryst with fourth-place heartbreaks at Paris Olympics 2024

Hindustan Times  

India's tale at the Paris 2024 Olympics has been a series of 'what-ifs' for athletes Lakshya Sen, Arjun Babuta, Dhiraj Bommadevara, Ankita Bhakat, and Manu Bhaker. Manu Bhaker – Paris 2024 Olympics, women's 25m pistol Manu Bhaker fell short of securing a third consecutive Olympic medal in Paris 2024 in the women's 25m air pistol shooting final. Anantjeet Singh and …

Paris Olympic medalist Manu Bhaker: I'm craving good Indian food!
5 months, 1 week ago

Paris Olympic medalist Manu Bhaker: I'm craving good Indian food!

Hindustan Times  

‘Kuch bhi ghar ka, anything that is made by mom. I am craving good Indian food,” says shooter Manu Bhaker, while speaking to HT City on phone, post her smashing victory opening India’s medal count by winning bronze medals for India in the women's 10m air pistol and 10m air pistol mixed team events of the ongoing Paris Olympics 2024. …

'I feel for Arjun Babuta': Manu Bhaker after narrowly missing her third medal at Paris Olympics | Exclusive
5 months, 1 week 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 …

Manu Bhaker didn't have lunch even once during Paris Olympics; mother promises ‘aloo paratha’ for double bronze medalist
5 months, 1 week ago

Manu Bhaker didn't have lunch even once during Paris Olympics; mother promises ‘aloo paratha’ for double bronze medalist

Hindustan Times  

The first thing Manu Bhaker thought while sitting on the sidelines seconds after missing out on a historic medal hat-trick at the Paris Olympics 2024 was the next Games in Los Angeles, America, four years later. India's Manu Bhaker with her coach during the 25m Pistol Women's final event at the Paris Olympics Independent India's first athlete to win two …

’I tried my best but I need to...’: Emotional Manu Bhaker after missing medal hat-trick at Paris Olympics
5 months, 1 week ago

’I tried my best but I need to...’: Emotional Manu Bhaker after missing medal hat-trick at Paris Olympics

Live Mint  

Manu Bhaker has already created history with two bronze medals at Paris Olympics 2024, however, she narrowly missed the medal hat-trick in the women's 25 m pistol. Kicking-off India's medal tally, Manu Bhaker secured third place in the women's individual 10m Air pistol event. "Now I have two medals and lots of motivation to work on for the next time, …

Manu Bhaker: There was no pressure on winning third medal, will try to overcome this in next cycle
5 months, 1 week ago

Manu Bhaker: There was no pressure on winning third medal, will try to overcome this in next cycle

The Hindu  

India's double-medal winner at Paris Olympics Manu Bhaker on August 3 said there was no pressure on her for a third podium finish here after she narrowly missed out on a bronze in the women's 25m pistol competition. There was no such pressure of winning a third medal but I definitely wanted to do my best and try to give …

Manu Bhaker narrowly misses out on 3rd shooting medal at Paris Olympics, finishes 4th in 25m pistol final
5 months, 1 week ago

Manu Bhaker narrowly misses out on 3rd shooting medal at Paris Olympics, finishes 4th in 25m pistol final

The Hindu  

All sportspersons carry some sort of reminder of their choice of profession. There’s a pressure sore around thumb and forefinger and an angry red bunion at the base of her palm, around where she grips the wooden stock of her Pardini pistol. Competing in the final of the women’s 25m pistol event, she finished in fourth place, by the barest …

How did India perform on Day 7 of Paris Olympics 2024? Check full results
5 months, 1 week ago

How did India perform on Day 7 of Paris Olympics 2024? Check full results

Hindustan Times  

India saw plenty of action on Day 7 of the ongoing Paris Olympics, on Friday. India's medal tally stands at three, with Manu Bhaker clinching two bronze and Swapnil Kusale bagging another. Meanwhile, Tajinderpal Singh Toor came 15th in men's shot put qualification and got knocked out. Results from Paris Olympics 2024 Day 7- Badminton Lakshya Sen beats Chou Tien …

Paris Olympics 2024, Day 8 (AUG 3) India's full schedule: Manu Bhaker on course for hat-trick; Lakshya last man standing
5 months, 1 week 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 …

'There's always a next time': Manu Bhaker's first reaction after missing her third medal at Paris Olympics
5 months, 1 week ago

'There's always a next time': Manu Bhaker's first reaction after missing her third medal at Paris Olympics

India TV News  

Manu Bhaker's historic campaign at the Paris Olympics 2024 ended with a heartbreaking defeat on Saturday. The ace Indian shooter missed out on her record-breaking third medal at the 33rd Paris Games by a whisker as she finished fourth in the women's 25m pistol event. The 22-year-old shooter was chasing her third medal with all Indians hoping for India's fourth …

Manu Bhaker qualifies for 25m pistol final in second position, eyes historic third medal at Olympics
5 months, 1 week ago

Manu Bhaker qualifies for 25m pistol final in second position, eyes historic third medal at Olympics

Hindustan Times  

Indian shooter Manu Bhaker kept herself on track for a hat-trick of Olympic medals, coming up with one of her most memorable performances in her favourite event, the 25m sports pistol, as she booked a place in the final in second spot in Chateauroux on Friday. India's Manu Bhaker entered the 25m pistol final The 22-year-old, who has already made …

Manu Bhaker eyes historic third medal in Paris Olympics, qualifies for 25m sports pistol final with second spot
5 months, 1 week 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 …

Paris 2024 Olympics: Manu Bhaker qualifies for 25m Pistol Final
5 months, 1 week ago

Paris 2024 Olympics: Manu Bhaker qualifies for 25m Pistol Final

The Hindu  

Manu Bhaker progressed to women’s 25m Pistol final at Paris 2024 Olympics on Friday after finishing second in the qualification round in Chateauroux. Manu finished behind qualification topper - Hungary’s Veronika Major, who equalled the Qualification Olympic Record of 592 - with a score of 590. She began her campaign in the French capital with a bronze medal in the …

Manu Bhaker eyes third medal at Paris Olympics 2024; qualifies for 25m women's precision finals
5 months, 2 weeks 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 at Paris Olympics live streaming: When and where to watch Indian shooter's 25m final event?
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Manu Bhaker at Paris Olympics live streaming: When and where to watch Indian shooter's 25m final event?

India TV News  

Manu Bhaker is on the verge of achieving what no Indian athlete has ever been able to do in the history of the Olympic Games. She has now booked her place in the final of the 25m pistol event with a stunning effort in qualification on Friday, August 2. The other Indian shooter Esha Singh performed well in the same …

The Hindu Morning Digest: July 31, 2024
5 months, 2 weeks ago

The Hindu Morning Digest: July 31, 2024

The Hindu  

Paris Olympics day 4 highlights Shooters Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh bagged the bronze medal in the 10m air pistol mixed team bronze medal match. Nirmala Sitharaman counters Opposition’s charges on Budget, calls it ‘a whole of nation’ approach Countering the Opposition’s charges that the Union Budget had ignored the interests of many States and reduced allocations for social sectors …

Manu Bhaker’s ‘hope people are not disappointed’ reaction a slap to Indian fan culture
5 months, 2 weeks 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 …

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