Paris Olympics 2024: Manu Bhaker Won Bronze in Shooting, Gita kept her focused

Indian shooter Manu Bhaker has created a new history in the Paris Olympics 2024. Manu Bhakar has brought glory to India by winning the bronze medal in 10 meter air pistol. This victory is not only for Manu Bhaker but it is a moment of pride for the entire India. It is an important moment in the history of Indian Sports. With this medal, Manu Bhaker has become the first Indian woman to win a medal in shooting and the account of medal in Olympics games. In this blog you will get to know about the journey of Manu.

Manu Bhaker, the new star of Indian shooting, shines at Paris Olympics 2024

22 year old Manu Bhakar has won the bronze medal in the 10 meter air pistol event. He has added a new chapter in Indian history with a brilliant score of 221.7.

Manu Bhaker has performed brilliantly in the Paris Olympics with her concentration, patience, strategy and confidence and with her complete dedication.

Manu Bhaker has proved that Indian players are no less than others and has become a source of inspiration for the upcoming Indian players. And there has been a surge of energy in the Indian sports world.

Manu Bhakar took inspiration from Shrimad Bhagavad Gita

The inspiration behind this success of Manu Bhakar has been attributed to Shrimad Bhagavad Gita. After winning the medal, Manu said that the cow education told by Shri Krishna to Arjun was in his mind. And she has implemented the same principle of doing important education and work as told by Shri Krishna in her life.

Keeping this in mind, he concentrated on his game in the last moments of his Olympics. Manu said that she used to read Bhagavad Gita daily and she used to focus only on karma and she did not worry about the future. And she believes in giving her 100%.

Tokyo Olympics was disappointing

Manu Bhaker had a very bad experience in the Tokyo Olympics 2020 before the Paris Olympics. He had to face defeat in the Tokyo Olympics due to a pistol malfunction. Then instead of getting disappointed by this, he took it as his inspiration and changed his perspective and he resolved to do better in his future efforts.

Who is the Coach of Manu Bhaker?

Manu Bhaker’s coach was Jaspal Rana and his way of learning was a bit unique. He used to give Manu a target and if that target was not achieved, he would be fined in the form of money. 

Suppose if a target of 582 is given and the score is 578, then if you get 4 points less than 4 points will be equal to 40 Euro. And with the money the coach used to buy food for the cows and sometimes feed the hungry. 

He remembers that once Koch had bought thousands of pounds to feed the cows and once Koch also gave 40 euros to the artists in a restaurant in Luxembourg. He believed that he can help such people and they will also get good practice.

What is the story of the tea kettle?

While speaking to Indian Express, Manu said that once she was on holiday in Kerala, she was inspired by a tea kettle and when she was sitting alone in the hotel, her eyes fell on the tea kettle, which was filled with water. 

And picking up a kettle in target practice is part of the practice so it immediately clicked with him that he needed to come back. Manu thought why not try one more time and she immediately caught a flight to Delhi and came back. Manu said that that story also contributed to this medal.

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Prime Minister congratulated Manu Bhaker 

Congratulating Manu!, Prime Minister Modi said, ‘Your pistol had betrayed you in the Tokyo Olympics, but in the Paris Olympics, you have made up for all the shortcomings and made the country proud by winning the medal. And I have full confidence in you that you will perform well in the coming matches also.

President Draupadi Murmu Also congratulated 

President Draupadi Murmu wrote many congratulations for winning the bronze medal in the 10 meter air rifle event at the Paris Olympics. She further said that she is the first Indian woman to win a medal in shooting.

“I am extremely proud of Manu and his achievement will inspire and motivate the upcoming players, especially women. And I pray that you touch new heights in future also.”

Conclusion 

Manu Bhaker has made the entire country of India proud by winning the bronze medal in the 10m air pistol event at the Paris Olympics 2024 and has added a new chapter in the history of Indian sports. And he has proved that with hard work, dedication, determination and right guidance one can achieve one’s goals. Also, inspired by the teachings of Srimad Bhagavad Gita, he took a lesson from his Tokyo Olympics defeat and gave a new direction to his life by winning the Paris Olympics.