Manu Bhaker’s ability to balance her academic and sporting careers is commendable. Her educational achievements are as impressive as her sporting accolades. She first gained international attention by winning a silver medal at the 2017 Asian Junior Championships. This was followed by an exceptional performance at the 2017 National Games in Kerala, where she clinched nine gold medals, surpassing records set by seasoned shooters. At the age of 16, she won a gold medal in the Women’s 10-meter air pistol event at the 2018 International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup in Guadalajara, Mexico.
Manu Bhaker’s list of achievements is extensive. She has won medals at major events such as the 2018 Commonwealth Games, the 2018 Asian Games, the 2018 Youth Olympics, and the ISSF World Cup in 2019. Her participation in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and her contribution to India’s gold medal in the women’s 25m pistol team event at the 2022 Asian Games are proof of her skills.
In 2024, she added another feather to her cap by winning two bronze medals at the Paris Summer Olympics, one in the women’s 10-meter air pistol event and another in the 10m air pistol mixed event with her partner, Sarabjot Singh. These achievements have made her a role model for aspiring athletes and students.
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