Manu Bhaker has made history as the first Indian athlete to secure two bronze medals in a single Olympic Games in Paris 2024. Her accomplishments position her as a leading figure of a new era of Indian sports stars who are setting new records globally. Bhaker’s path to Olympic success reflects her unwavering resolve and perseverance.
But at the end of the day, the 22-year old shooter is also a human being and losing temper is a common human behaviour. So when she feels like venting out his emotions, Bhaker relies on simple techniques that would help her to calm her nerves.
''Yes, I do feel angry. I prefer punching (smiles)'', Manu said in an interaction with News18.
But now the question arises, what happens if the anger comes out in a place out of her comfort zone, like that of a public place? Even for that, she has one of the easiest solutions. She depends solely on her breathing, something which has also helped her during her matches.
''I tell myself to breathe'', she further added.
In addition to her athletic accomplishments, Bhaker’s candidness about her challenges and methods for overcoming them has turned her into an inspiration for many youths. Her composed way of handling frustration and her steadfast focus on the shooting range highlight her journey of persistence, self-control, and strength.
Bhaker is preparing to miss the upcoming shooting World Cup. While Neeraj chose to remain in Europe following the Paris Olympics 2024, Manu has decided to take a three-month hiatus, indicating that she is unlikely to participate in the shooting World Cup in New Delhi next month.
As Neeraj Chopra concluded his 2024 season recently, Manu also extended her wishes for a swift recovery to the Paris Olympics silver medalist as he is dealing with injuries. It was not the year Neeraj Chopra had anticipated, as he secured second place in the Brussels Diamond League, narrowly missing the gold by just 1 centimeter.