Sep 29, 2024, 08:46 AM IST
Manu Bhaker won 2 medals at the Paris Olympics 2024 in 10 metre air pistol and 10 metre air pistol mix team respectively.
Apart from clinching medals in Olympics, the 22-year-old shooter has bagged several medals in prestigious events like the Olympics, Commonwealth Games, and Asian Games.
She was born on February 18, 2002 in Goria village of Jhajjar district in Haryana.
Along with her sports, she continued her education and went on to study Political Science at Lady Shri Ram College, New Delhi and graduated in 2021.
She is also pursuing a masters in Public Administration at DAV College, Chandigarh. Her family currently lives in Faridabad, Haryana.
During her 12th board exams, Bhaker scored 95, 93, and 92 out of 100 in her main subjects
The Indian shooting star balanced her academics and shooting career from early childhood. She topped during her class 10th board exams.
Manu Bhaker is an inspiration to many aspiring athletes due to her dedication and skills in shooting.