Published 10:19 IST, August 7th 2024
Double Olympic Medalist Manu Bhaker, Coach Jaspal Rana Touch Down in India from Paris, France
Manu Bhaker and coach Jaspal Rana have arrived in Delhi after her successful campaign at the Paris Olympics which fetched her two bronze medals in shooting.
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India's double Olympics Gold medalist, Manu Bhaker, has arrived in India from Paris, France. She has landed at the Indira Gandhi International Airport amidst the fans' presence, who are cheering for her and dancing their hearts out as she made her way out of the airport. Instruments were played as she came out and was greeted by a horde of people waiting for her arrival. Jaspal Rana, Manu's coach who accompanied the markswoman throughout her campaign in the French Capital, is also flying back to the country with her.
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Manu Bhaker, Coach Jaspal Rana showered with flowers as they arrive in Delhi from Paris
Manu Bhaker was showered with flower petals as she was welcomed by the masses at the IGI Airport in Delhi. She and Coach Jaspal Rana waved to the crowd as they offered them garlands and bouquets to congratulate the markswoman on her grand achievement.
Earlier, Manu Bhaker's parents arrived at the Delhi International Airport to receive the Indian shooter. They expressed their joy on coming to receiving their daughter after she made the country proud in the sports' grandest stage.
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Manu is expected to fly back to Paris, France for the 2024 Summer Olympics Closing Ceremony as she will be the flag-bearer for the India Contingent at the occasion.
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Manu Bhaker became the first markswoman from India to earn an Olympic medal as well as opened the country's medal tally at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris by capturing a bronze in the individual 10m air pistol event. Then, she teamed up with Sarabjot Singh to win the bronze in the mixed team 10m air pistol event.
10:11 IST, August 7th 2024