Sumedha Bhaker, the proud mother of Indian shooter Manu Bhaker, couldn’t contain her joy as her daughter clinched an unprecedented two Olympic medals at the Paris Olympics. She expressed her immense pride, stating that she eagerly awaits Manu’s return and will shower her with a grand welcome. Sumedha promised to fulfill every demand of her daughter, acknowledging the extraordinary feat Manu had achieved.
The 22-year-old Bhaker concluded her remarkable campaign at the Games with a fourth-place finish in the women’s 25m pistol shooting event. She narrowly missed out on a hat-trick of medals after scoring 28 in the eight-woman final. Her quest for a third medal came to an end in a shoot-off against Hungarian bronze medalist Veronika Major.
This historic achievement marks a significant milestone for Indian athletes, as Manu Bhaker became the first to secure more than one medal at the same Olympic Games. Her exceptional performance has cemented her place as a true sporting icon and brought immense pride to India.
