Double Olympics Medallist Manu Bhaker Opens Up On Her Conversation With Javelin Star Neeraj Chopra, Says THIS

Two Indian athletes who were the toast of the nation on the Paris Olympics 2024 were shooter Manu Bhaker and javelin celebrity Neeraj Chopra. While Manu became first Indian athlete after Independence to win two Olympic medals at a single edition of the Games while Neeraj won back-to-back Olympic medal by bringing home a silver last month.

Manu Bhaker and Neeraj Chopra became talking points for the total nation when the Javelin celebrity’s video of an interaction with the Indian shooter’s mother went viral on social media. On at some point of an interaction with a TV channel, Manu Bhaker spread out on her interaction with Neeraj Chopra in Paris.

“One interaction that stood out became with Neeraj Chopra after the Games. Meeting somebody who has achieved most and has change right into a job model for a lot of became inspiring. Our conversation revolved across the pressures of competition and the importance of mental strength, which resonated deeply with me. It became a reminder that we, as athletes, share similar experiences and challenges,” Manu Bhaker became quoted as saying by NDTV.

Neeraj Chopra and Manu Bhaker are talking to one one more as if they've a crush on one one more. I'm getting wild ideas on getting India a pair of future super athletes. p.c.twitter.com/KXsTZDGq8y

— Lord Immy Kant (Eastern Exile) (@KantInEast) August eleven, 2024

After a spate of viral memes and posts on social media, Manu Bhaker’s father – Ram Kishan Bhaker – has spread out, sharing that she is ‘still too young’ and that they are ‘no longer thinking of her marriage’. “Manu remains very young. She is no longer even of marriageable age. I’m no longer even fascinated by it at the present.” Manu Bhaker’s father became quoted as saying by Dainik Bhaskar.

Manu went onto win two Olympic medals in Paris – bronze in 10m females’s air pistol event and one more bronze with Sarabjot Singh within the mixed team 10m pistol event. Asked about her happiest memory till date, Manu said, “My happiest memory is well winning my first Olympic medal. The sentiments of that moment, the joy of representing my u . s ., and the make stronger from my family and friends made it unforgettable. The three words that best describe me could be determined, passionate, and resilient.”

The 22-year-old Indian shooter has been overwhelmed the attention and love she has received since returning to the u . s . from Paris.

“Being the first Indian athlete to take action unparalleled feat has brought a wave of latest opportunities and responsibilities. My life has change right into a mixture of heightened recognition and provoking others, with every day offering a possibility to construct on this legacy. After the disappointment on the Tokyo Olympics, this achievement has brought pride and recognition to me. Upon returning to India, I was once overwhelmed with love and make stronger, and the glory of carrying the national flag at some point of the closing ceremony became a deeply emotional moment for me. This journey has underscored the significance of community, with my coach and fellow athletes providing unwavering make stronger and reminding me that emotional connections are vital for an athlete’s well-being,” Manu said.