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Manu Bhaker & PV Sindhu (Source: X)
Manu Bhaker is now the talk of India after bagging two medals in the ongoing Paris Olympics 2024 to make billions proud. The Haryana star clinched two medals in the shooting event and became the first-ever athlete from independent India to win two medals in a single edition of the Olympics.
The 22-year-old opened her campaign with a bronze in the women's 10m air pistol on July 28, becoming the first woman shooter from India to win an Olympic medal. She continued her impressive run and won another bronze in the mixed category two days later in the same event alongside Sarabjot Singh.
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While the whole of India continues to shower love on the youngster for her massive milestone, Bhaker highlighted that she is also a champion of sportsmanship and camaraderie. As she mentioned that PV Sindhu and Neeraj Chopra inspired her, she also confessed that she had created a fake profile to defend the badminton star from online trolls and hate comments.
"I have always known the greats in Indian sports history. In my time, I have always known (PV) Sindhu and Neeraj (Chopra). I have always appreciated them for their hard work. This one time, I made a fake profile to defend Sindhu. Some haters commented and I got so triggered that I made a fake account to defend her on that," Bhaker told Sportstar.
From defending me to joining me in the club: PV Sindhu welcomes Bhaker to elite list
Meanwhile, Sindhu, who won Olympic medals at Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020, posted a heartfelt message on social media to welcome Bhaker to the elite list of Indian women who have won two Olympic medals.
“I couldn’t find a better picture to welcome this sweet young girl into the 2 Olympic Medal Club! From defending me on social media to joining me in the club, it’s clear you’re a special talent Manu, watching you bounce back from Tokyo 2020 has been inspiring! Godspeed, girl,” wrote Sindhu on her Instagram account.
Notably, Bhaker has the opportunity to clinch another medal in the French capital. She is set to feature in the Women’s 25m pistol event on Friday, August 2.
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