– Manu Bhaker won a bronze medal in the women’s 10m air pistol final in France, 1099 days after a disappointing performance at the Tokyo Olympics.
– Her parents supported her with spiritual teachings from the Bhagavad Gita, which helped her stay focused and detached in all conditions.
– Manu started shooting after suffering an eye injury while playing volleyball and quickly excelled in the sport, winning numerous medals at the national level.
– She reconciled with her coach Jaspal Rana and learned to play the violin in preparation for the Paris Olympics.
– Manu is also pursuing a Masters degree in public administration and is dedicated to her studies, which has helped her performance in shooting.
– Her family and community in Goria are proud of her achievement and she is already looking ahead to future competitions.