Manu Bhaker - 10 things to know with detail
- 1. Manu Bhaker is an Indian shooter who specializes in the 10m air pistol event.
- 2. She was born on February 18, 2002, in Goria village, Jhajjar district, Haryana, India.
- 3. Manu Bhaker made her international debut in shooting at the ISSF Junior World Cup in Sydney, Australia, in 2017.
- 4. She gained widespread attention when she won gold in the 10m air pistol event at the 2018 Commonwealth Games held in Gold Coast, Australia.
- 5. Manu Bhaker also won gold at the ISSF World Cup in Mexico in 2018, setting a new junior world record in the process.
- 6. In 2018, she was named the BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year.
- 7. Manu Bhaker qualified for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics in the 10m air pistol event.
- 8. At the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, she reached the finals of the 10m air pistol event but finished in the 7th position.
- 9. Manu Bhaker has won numerous medals at various international and national competitions, establishing herself as one of India's top shooters.
- 10. She is known for her dedication, focus, and determination to excel in the sport of shooting, and she continues to be a promising talent in the Indian shooting scene.