Who Is Manu Bhaker Biography, Misurment,Age, Country, Salary,

Who Is Manu Bhaker  Quick Info:

• Caste: Jat
• Age: 22 Years
• Hometown: Jhajjar, Haryana

Bio/Wiki

• Profession: Sports Shooter
• Height: 5′ 6″ (168 cm)
• Eye Colour: Black
• Hair Colour: Black

Shooting Career

• Events:
  • 10m Air Pistol
  • 25m Air Pistol
• Coach/Mentor: Jaspal Rana

Achievements and Medals

Gold Medals:

• 2018 Guadalajara ISSF World Cup: 10m Air Pistol, 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team
• 2018 Buenos Aires Youth Olympic Games: 10m Air Pistol
• 2018 Goldcoast Commonwealth Games: 10m Air Pistol
• 2018 Sydney ISSF Junior World Cup: 10m Air Pistol Women, Mixed Team 10m Pistol Air
• 2018 Suhl ISSF Junior World Cup: 10m Air Pistol Women
• 2019 ISSF World Cup: Mixed Team 10m Pistol (New Delhi, Beijing, Munich, Rio de Janeiro)
• 2019 Asian Shooting Championships (Doha): 10m Air Pistol, 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team
• 2019 ISSF World Cup (Putian, China): 10m Air Pistol
• 2023 Asian Games (Hangzhou, China): Women’s 25m Air Pistol Team

Silver Medal:

• 2018 Buenos Aires Youth Olympic Games: 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team

Bronze Medals:

• 2024 Paris Olympics: Women’s 10m Air Pistol, 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team (with Sarabjot Singh)
• ISSF World Cup (Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India): Women’s 25m Pistol

Records:

• First athlete in independent India’s history to win two medals in a single Olympics (2024)
• First Indian female athlete to win a medal in Shooting at Olympic Games (2024)
• Youngest Indian to win a gold medal at the ISSF World Cup (2018)
• First shooter from India to grab a gold medal at the Youth Olympic Games (2018)

Awards:

• Arjuna Award (2020)
• Best Young Athlete Award (2019) at the Sportstar Aces Awards

Personal Life

• Date of Birth: 18 February 2002
• Birthplace: Goria, Jhajjar district, Haryana
• Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
• Nationality: Indian
• School: Universal Public Senior Secondary School, Jhajjar, Haryana
• College/University:
  • DAV College, Chandigarh (Masters in Public Administration)
  • Lady Shri Ram College for Women, New Delhi (Bachelors in Political Science (Hons))
• Religion: Hinduism
• Food Habit: Vegetarian
• Hobbies: Music, Reading, Painting, Sketching, Dance, Puzzle Solving

Family:

• Father: Ram Kishan Bhaker (Chief Engineer in the Merchant Navy)
• Mother: Sumedha Bhaker (School Principal)
• Brother: Akhil Bhaker

Favorites:

• Cricketer: Virat Kohli
• Sportspersons: Neeraj Chopra, PV Sindhu
• Food: Aloo Paratha
• Dessert: Gajar ka Halwa

Controversies:

• Prize Money Dispute: In January 2019, she clashed with Haryana sports minister Anil Vij over an unfulfilled promise of ₹2 crore.

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Lesser-Known Facts:

• Versatile Athlete: Before focusing on shooting, Manu excelled in multiple sports including boxing, skating, volleyball, horse riding, martial arts, and tennis.
• Remarkable Early Talent: At age 14, she casually shot a 7.5 at her school’s shooting range, astonishing her coach.
• Family Support: Her father invested ₹1.5 lakh in her training, and she used to travel 25 km daily for practice.
• Historic Wins: At the 2017 National Games, she won 9 gold medals and broke Heena Sidhu’s record.

Inspirational Journey:

Manu Bhaker’s rise to fame is a testament to her dedication and versatility. From setting records at the ISSF World Cup to winning multiple medals at the Olympics, her journey is filled with determination and relentless pursuit of excellence. With a supportive family and a burning passion for sports, Manu continues to inspire countless young athletes across the globe.

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