Manu Bhaker: India's Shooting Star and World Champion
Manu Bhaker, who is an eminent Indian sport shooter, has become one of the shooting sports' prominent faces due to her extraordinary accomplishments. Scoring many wins and going home with numerous awards, she has not only redefined the meaning of precision shooting but also has become a source of motivation for many young sportspeople.
By Shreya Rajvanshi Gangal
Manu Bhaker is a renowned Indian sports shooter who has made a mark on the global stage with her exceptional talent and dedication. Born on February 18, 2002, in Goria, Haryana, India, she has quickly risen to prominence in the shooting field, showcasing her skills in national and international arenas.
Early Beginnings and Rise to Prominence
Manu Bhaker's shooting journey started when she was a kid. From the very beginning, she showed a love for sports, which soon led her to shooting, a discipline that would become her life-long interest. With the support of her coaching staff, she worked diligently and eventually acquired exceptional skills in concentration and accuracy which allowed her to stand out from other students.
National Success
Bhaker's achievement was her national success in the 2017 National Championships, where she finished first in the women's 10m air pistol event and grabbed gold. Frankly, this was just the start of her triumph story. She was steadily doing well in the national contests and gaining a competitive edge over her rivals by way of skill and willpower.
International Achievements
Manu Bhaker's international career started with her participation in the 2018 ISSF World Cup in Guadalajara, Mexico. She won gold in the 10m air pistol event, making her the youngest shooter to win a World Cup gold medal. This accomplishment gave her a worldwide reputation and placed her in the category of the most dangerous competitors.
In the 2018 ISSF World Cup Final, which took place in Putian, China, Bhaker maintained her brilliance by capturing gold in both the 10m air pistol and the 25m sports pistol events. The evidence of her great successes in these four events, in addition to Olympic qualification, was her victory in standing at No. 1 in the world.
Asian Games and Commonwealth Games
Bhaker's triumph was not only within the scope of the multi-sport events. The Jakarta Asian Games of 2018 was a showcase of her gold medal in the 10m air pistol event where she proved her expertise in dealing with stressful situations. She also took part in the 2018 Commonwealth Games, where she won a gold medal in the women's 10m air pistol event.
Continued Excellence
Manu Bhaker's passion for her sport is settler. Although the pressure of elite competition is extremely exhausting, she still manages to maintain a high score all the time. The victories she has obtained not only brought glory to India but also sparked enthusiasm in numerous youth to follow the Olympic road shooting.
Recognition and Impact
Bhaker has outdoor shooting sports contributions acknowledged globally and at the national level. Coming from a background that includes a strong educational history, she has become an award-winning performer such as Arjuna Award, which sports practitioners in India receive. Apart from her great sports achievements, she is also recognized for her commitment, her indomitable spirit, and the fact that she has made sports better.
Manu Bhaker, a former national player, was devotedly nourished until she achieved her championship title through burn-free time and tireless training. While she is a beacon of hope for today's athletes and motivates young ones to become better and better every day, she is also a model of sports shooting at its finest.