Manu Bhaker's Grandmother to Gift Her Gold Chain After Paris Olympics Bronze Victory

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Manu Bhaker's stellar performance at the Paris Olympics 2024 has brought immense joy to her family and fans alike. The young Indian shooter clinched a bronze medal in the women's 10m air pistol event, marking India's first medal at these Games.

With a final score of 221.7, Bhaker showcased her resilience and determination, especially in her last two shots, scoring 10.1 and 10.3 respectively, which secured her place on the podium. South Korea's Oh Ye Jin and Kim Ye-ji took the gold and silver medals, respectively.

In the wake of her achievement, Bhaker's grandmother has expressed her pride and joy in a unique and heartwarming way. To congratulate her granddaughter for all her hard work and dedication, she has decided to gift her a gold chain, as quoted by ANI. This gesture is a symbol of the family's pride and the high regard in which Manu's achievements are held. Follow our elaborated Paris Olympics Coverage

Manu Bhaker's comeback story is particularly sweet, given her challenging journey since the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Back then, as a teenager, she faced a heartbreaking exit after a pistol malfunction during the competition. The disappointment from Tokyo had a profound impact on her, leading to a period of struggle both in form and mental space.

Manu Bhaker thanks her family and coach, Jaspal Rana for all the support
However, Bhaker's journey to redemption is one of sheer grit and perseverance. After Tokyo, she experienced a rough patch and even contemplated quitting the sport.

With immense inner strength and the support of her family and coach, Jaspal Rana, she found her way back. Bhaker and Rana, who had parted ways before Tokyo, reconciled their differences and resumed training together in July 2023. This renewed partnership played a crucial role in Bhaker's preparation and success in Paris.

Her return to form was evident as she topped the Olympic trials and carried that momentum into the Games.

"I want to say to all of them that thank you for sticking by me in my hard times. I owe this medal to all of you because you are the reason why I am standing here. It was the support that I received and how these people made my life so easy, and it is not just my friends and family, even my coach Jaspal Sir or the sponsors who made my life so easy and supported me," Manu Bhaker told to Jio Cinema.