Manu Bhaker Reveals Unique Technique As Secret To Paris Olympics Success At Special KBC Episode

New Delhi: Shooting isn’t just a simple sport since it looks from outside. As an alternative, it’s far more complex because the shooters ought to have a powerful foundation as a prolonged way as mindset is anxious. Double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker revealed an unique breathing technique that helped her winning laurels for India, including two bronze medals at the Paris Olympics 2024.

Bhaker grow to be the first Indian female shooter to win an Olympic medal. She also grow to be the first Indian athlete post-independence to win two medals in a single Olympics. The 22-year-old might have added a 1/3 to her tally, had she now not finished fourth in women folk’s 25m air pistol event.

Explaining the technicalities of sharpshooting to a curious Amitabh Bachchan on a different episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati sixteen, Bhaker stated controlling one’s mind is one of many many many major aspects within the sport. “At the starting place, having a powerful foundation is terribly important, and that applies to the total lot. A lot of the people think shooting is straight forward – just p.c. up the pistol and aim, then again it’s far more complex than that,” she said.

“One day of a match, our heart rate hastens, and we ought to remain composed, whether or not we’re feeling anxious. Controlling that anxiousness or nervousness takes time and practice. To handle focal point, I rely heavily on yoga, Surya Namaskar, and meditation,” added Bhaker.

Having faced dejection as a result of a pistol malfunction at the Tokyo Olympics three years ago, Bhaker grow to be firm to make it count in Paris. She explained about her strict routine that comes with a four:eight ratio breathing process. “Additionally, I use a breathing technique with a four:eight ratio: inhaling for four seconds and exhaling for eight seconds. Mastering this through practice helps normalize my heart rate.

“One day of matches, when nerves make our hands shake while aiming, this breathing exercise helps me stay calm and focused,” she said. Bachchan also expressed his curiosity concerning the sport.“I used to wonder why shooters waited see you later after taking a shot. I couldn’t take hold of it until Abhishek explained that they’re controlling their breathing and heart rate; that’s why they take their time,” he said.

Joining Bhaker on the episode grow to be yet another India bronze medalllist in Paris – wrestler Aman Sehrawat. The special episode is likely to be aired on September 5 at 9 PM IST on Sony Entertainment Television.