Indian shooting sensation Manu Bhaker has completed 10 years in her sport and marked the milestone with a heartfelt post on social media where fans celebrate her incredible rise. Known for her cool head under pressure, the 24-year-old looked back on a journey full of hard work, big wins and life lessons. Her story continues to inspire young athletes across India.
Manu Bhaker’s impressive haul of medals in the last 10 years
In her post, Manu Bhaker shared her remarkable achievements with pride. “Today I have completed ten years in my sport. I could never have imagined that my journey would be so beautiful, so giving and inspiring. More than 100 international medals including gold from Asian Games, World Championships, World Cups, Commonwealth Games, Youth Olympic Games; 2 Olympic bronzes and many more medals in other international competitions.”
From her early days to the Paris 2024 Olympics, where she won two bronze medals, Bhaker has become one of India’s most decorated shooters. Her results include top honors at the Commonwealth Games and the Asian Games, proving her consistency on the global stage.
An early passion and fun childhood training memories
Manu Bhaker recalled how her love for shooting started young and never faded. “I remember getting my first Indian team jersey and I would never take it off!! Even in the summer I would spend all my time with guns and my gear. There would literally be a natural disaster and I would be training in the corner.”
The beginnings weren’t always easy, but she described them as “different kinds of experiences, different learnings and also fun.”
Family support through ups and downs
Her family played a big role in her success. Manu Bhaker thanked them warmly. “Through all my ups and downs, failures and successes, my family has always been my strength, always trying to make things easy for me,” she stated. Their constant support helped her stay grounded through tough times and celebrate highs.
Milestones of Manu Bhaker
At just 16, Manu Bhaker announced herself on the senior circuit. She wrote: “My first senior World Cup win in 2018… I just turned 16. It gave me confidence and I can’t thank you all enough for all the support and love, April 2018, Commonwealth Games, Australia. I won gold and broke records… I was 16 and I remember being so oblivious to what the Commonwealth Games to India really was until I came back for a big celebration.” That Commonwealth gold and record-breaking performance made her a household name overnight.
Finding strength in the Bhagavad Gita ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympics
Ahead of the Paris Games, Manu Bhaker faced doubts about her Tokyo 2020 experience. She turned to the Bhagavad Gita for mental strength. “Just before Paris 2024… I had so many thoughts about Tokyo 2020; I took up Bhagwat Geeta and it helped me overcome my past and become strong for my present and future,” she said. Her two bronze medals in Paris demonstrated the power of this shift in thinking. Her words remind every budding athlete to enjoy the ride and keep pushing forward.
