New Delhi: Shooter Manu Bhaker has become an internet sensation after winning two bronze medals at the Paris Olympics 2024. She created history by becoming the first Indian athlete to win two medals in a single Olympic after Independence.
She won a bronze in the Women’s 10m Air Pistol event and another in the Mixed Team event alongside Sarbjot Singh. Cricket is the biggest sport in India and many athletes idolise cricketers. Bhaker recently talked about the influence of cricket in her life.
In a recent interview with News 18, she revealed her admiration for Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli and said that they have brought glory to the country and made India proud for many years.
“Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli & MS Dhoni are Icons & Legends, they are great role models – They have always brought Glory for the country & make India proud time for many years. When appreciation comes from them, it feels really good,” Manu Bhaker told News18.
Manu Bhaker reacted to viral video with Neeraj Chopra
Manu played down all the rumours after her video with Neeraj Chopra went viral on social media. She said that there is no truth in the rumours and she has been interacting with Neeraj since 2018.
“I don’t know much about it. I was not there when this happened. But since 2018 we have been meeting on the sidelines of events. We don’t have that much interaction otherwise. During events, we talk a little. But there is no truth to the rumours that are going around” Manu Bhaker told News18.
Her father also said that Manu is not marriageable and her mother considers Neeraj like her son.
“Manu is still very young. She is not even of marriageable age. Not even thinking about it right now. Manu’s mother considers Neeraj like her son” Manu’s father Ram Kishan told Dainik Bhaskar.
Manu Bhaker revealed three Indian cricketers she idolises and said that they have always brought glory to the country. Other Sports Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today
