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

Manu Bhaker rose to prominence following her performance at the Paris Olympics. She won two medals in the 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 disadvantages, as it tends to link you up with a lot of drama. Bhaker's mother met with India's golden boy, Neeraj Chopra, during the Olympics, which sparked a lot of debate over the athletes' link-up. The 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. The shooter agreed that people love gossip and such things happen. While she usually does not mind the 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 the family part. I don't like, like targeting my family. I don't like that. But otherwise, it doesn't harm," said Manu Bhaker.

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

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