Paris Olympics ‘double bronze medalist, Manu Bhaker, has offered a statement in the ongoing row over the Khel Ratna awardees list. Bhaker’s name was surprisingly missing from the list of Khel Ratna awardees.
The Indian shooter admitted that there may have been a lapse from her side while filing for the nomination. Manu Bhaker wrote on X (formerly Twitter), “With regards to ongoing issue for my nomination for the most prestigious Khel Ratna award — I would like to state that as an athlete my role is to play and perform for my country. Awards and recognition keeps me motivated but are not my goal.”I believe there has been a lapse, maybe on my part while filing for the nomination which is being corrected. Irrespective of the award I shall remain motivated to win more medals for my country. It is a request to everyone, please do not speculate on this matter”.
Earlier, Indian shooting stars Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh have achieved a historic feat at the Paris Olympics, securing a bronze medal in the 10m air pistol mixed team event. The victory marked a significant milestone, as Bhaker becomes the first Indian female athlete to win two medals in the same Olympics.
Earlier in the competition, Bhaker clinched a bronze in the women’s individual 10m air pistol event. Partnering with Singh, she showcased exceptional skill and composure to help India achieve its second medal of the Paris Games. In the mixed team event, Bhaker and Singh defeated South Korea’s Lee Wonho and Oh Ye Jin with a score of 16-10 to claim the bronze.
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