Exclusive/ 'I don’t see...': Double Olympic Medalist Manu Bhaker Reflects on Being Called a Legend at Age 22

Manu Bhaker recently me history at Paris Olympics 2024. She won not one but two medals at global sporting extravaganza to cement her name as first Indian to have attained two podium finishes at an Olympics post-independence.

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Manu Bhaker On Being Called a Legend at age of 22

By performing on biggest stage, Manu Bhaker has become a household name in India, and it could be asserted that at age of 22, she has managed to cement her legacy in kind of form that majority only dream of obtaining in ir entire lifetime.

A multi-time Olympic medal winner alrey, Manu Bhaker is touted as a legend  but during a conversation with republicworld.com, when she was asked to present her thoughts on same, she vehemently stated that she won't label herself that. Moreover, she laid out that her objective, which is to serve sport that she loves. Furr, Manu me it known that her primary aim is to win Gold medal at Olympics. Bhaker won a double Bronze in Paris Olympics.

While she does not see herself in light of being a legend, Bhaker mitted that she is grateful for recognition she has earned and was pleased with welcome she received.

"Honestly, I don’t see myself that way. I’d like to continue for as long as possible because I truly love my sport. My goal is to win gold, and achieving that would be a dream come true. This time, I won two bronze medals and finished fourth, which feels great. It’s rewarding that people recognize and appreciate effort and medals I’ve earned. Being welcomed back with open arms felt really, really good." 

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Greeted With Garlands

Double Olympic medal-winning shooter Manu Bhaker on Sunday arrived at her Goria village in Haryana's Jhajjar district to a rousing welcome. Bhaker won a bronze medal in 10-m air pistol event at Paris Olympics, before combining with Sarabjot Singh to win bronze in 10m air pistol mixed team event as well.

Bhaker (22) is first Indian athlete in post-independence era to win two medals at a single Olympic Games. As she arrived at her village, she was greeted with garlands. She also went to her village school.

Speaking on occasion, Bhaker pitched for setting up a stium and a shooting range at village. Bhaker, who was accompanied by her parents and or family members, thanked villagers for coming to greet her.