How Much Prize Money Was Manu Bhaker Awarded After Her Historic Paris Olympics Campaign?

Manu Bhaker enjoyed a historic Paris Olympics campaign as she won two Bronze Medals for India in Women's 10m air pistol shooting and mixed team 10m air pistol shooting. 

Manu Bhaker had a shot at becoming the first Indian athlete to win three Olympic medals, however, she missed out on that feat by finishing 4th in an agonizing loss in Women's 25m pistol shooting category. 

Despite missing out on a third medal, Manu Bhaker became the first athlete to win two medals for Independent India at the same Olympic campaign. As Manu Bhaker returned from Paris with two Bronze Medals here's how much prize money was the ace shooter rewarded for her heroics. 

Manu Bhaker prize money for Paris Olympics 

Manu Bhaker has soared to popularity after making the nation immensely proud and bringing home two Olympic medals. 

As Manu Bhaker returned to India she met up with sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya.  Mansukh Mandaviya congratulated Manu Bhaker on her triumph and rewarded her with a prize money of 30 Lakh Rupees. 

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Manu Bhaker's popularity has certainly soared to new heights after her triumph for India at Paris Olympics. According to reports, Bhaker has been approached for more than 40 endorsement deals by major companies and her fees has reduced from Laksh to Crores. 

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Manu Bhaker to be India's flag bearer at closing ceremony

Manu Bhaker will soon be flying back to Paris from India as she has been announced by the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) as the flag bearer for India at the closing ceremony of Paris Olympics.