Who is Manu Bhaker, the Indian Olympian?
Manu Bhaker won a bronze medal at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris in the women`s 10 metre air pistol event.
She became the first woman from India to win a medal in shooting at the Olympics.
Previously, she`s won a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games 2018 and is also the youngest Indian to win a gold medal at the ISSF World Cup.
Manu was born in the small village of Goria in Haryana state. From a very young age, Manu was a talented sportsperson.
She excelled in Huiyen Lallong, a martial art of Manipur, as well as boxing, tennis, and skating. She participated and won the gold medal in national events.
At the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, Manu Bhaker came in 12th in the women`s 10 metre air pistol, the one for which she won a bronze medal this year.
Radio City wishes India`s pride, Manu Bhaker, the heartiest congratulations and best of luck for her future competitions!
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