Published 10:42 IST, September 4th 2024

'Everyone enjoys gossip': Manu Bhaker's Sharp Reaction to Link-up Speculations with Neeraj Chopra

Manu Bhaker discusses on learning & dealing with rumours and gossip surrounding her name. She agreed that people enjoy gossip and doesn't mind harmless rumors.

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Manu Bhaker rose to prominence following her performance at Paris Olympics. She won two medals in individual and mixed doubles rounds, becoming an influence to many aspiring shooters. Bhaker's stardom in Paris brought a lot of fanfare as she became a rapidly rising star. But stardom also has its own set of disvantages, as it tends to link you up with a lot of drama. Bhaker's mor met with India's golden boy, Neeraj Chopra, during Olympics, which sparked a lot of debate over athletes' link-up. shooter recently opened up on it and revealed what she does when rumours involving her get a lot of attention.

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Double Olympics Medalist Manu Bhaker Opens Up on Dealing with Gossip and Speculations After Amassing Fanfare

During an exclusive interview with Republic World, Manu Bhaker opens up on learning and handling rumours and gossip about her name. shooter agreed that people love gossip and such things happen. While she usually does not mind harmless ones, she doesn't like it when his family members are being involved or targeted in it.

"Everyone enjoys gossip. I guess. So I don't really mind it. Yeah, it's family part. I don't like, like targeting my family. I don't like that. But orwise, it doesn't harm," said Manu Bhaker.

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Manu Bhaker is coming off a successful campaign in 2024 Olympics, which earned her two bronze medals in same event. Alongside veteran Hockey India goalkeeper PR Sreejesh, she received ultimate honour of being flag bearer for India at closing ceremony of Paris Olympics. But what will be next for Olympian? Bhaker revealed that she isn't looking into anything right away. But she intends to return to sport after taking some time and engaging in some basic training.

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"I'm not really looking to any competition. Because I'll be on track for now, and n I will start back again with my basic training and, after some time of training, and n I'll start," Bhaker ded.

10:42 IST, September 4th 2024