Three years ago, in her first Olympics in Tokyo, Manu Bhaker left the shooting range crying due to a pistol malfunction. After that Manu, who was in despair and depression, did not touch the pistol for about a month. But then he made that bad experience his inspiration. On Sunday, he healed all those wounds with a bronze in the 10 meter air pistol at the Paris Olympics and also gave the countrymen a chance to celebrate. By writing a new definition of fighting spirit and courage, Manu also set an example for every player.
Missed silver by 0.1 points
When his name was announced for third place in the final of Kante, there was a smile of relief on his face and also a feeling that if he had had 0.1 more points, the color of the medal would have been different. But an Olympic medal is an Olympic medal. This is also important because for the last 12 years, Indian shooters were returning empty handed from the Olympics.
‘Next time I will change the color of the medal’
Indian female shooter Manu Bhaker does not like finishing second, leave alone third place. But she said Sunday was an exception as she was relieved to put her disappointment in Tokyo behind her after winning a historic bronze medal in Paris. She said, I was very disappointed after Tokyo. It took me a long time to get over it. Very happy that I could win the bronze medal and maybe next time it will be better. I feel great. India was waiting for this medal for a long time. I can hardly believe it. But his effort in the last two days has been as great as is expected from an athlete. India deserves as many more medals as possible. This feeling is amazing. This requires a lot of effort.
‘I will do better in the next competitions’
Bhakar’s final was a close one as at one point she looked close to winning the silver. She said, in the last shot I was aiming with all my energy. Maybe I can do better in the next competitions. Bhakar has worked a lot on mental strength in the last few years, which has also helped a lot from his coach Jaspal Rana. Bhakar said, as soon as the qualification was over. I didn’t know what would happen next. We had worked very hard. Thanks to all the friends, relatives and well-wishers for standing by me. It is because of him that I am standing here. You all made my life so easy. I would like to thank my coach Jaspal sir, my sponsors OGQ and my coaches.
