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In a surprising move, India's shooting star Manu Bhaker, who bagged two bronze medals at the Paris Olympics, has reportedly been excluded from the list of nominees for the prestigious Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award. The omission has stirred considerable controversy, especially given Bhaker's remarkable achievements on the global stage, prompting strong reactions from her family and the sports community. According to reports, officials from the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports stated that Bhaker did not apply for the country's highest sporting honour.

However, the Bhaker family has contested this statement. Speaking to media outlets, her father, Ramkrishna Bhaker, expressed his disappointment and frustration with the process. "What's the point of getting two medals in a single Olympics if you have to beg for awards?" he said.



He further questioned the transparency and fairness of the selection process, adding, "One government official is deciding, and committee members are silent, not giving their opinion. I don't understand. Is this the way you are encouraging athletes?" "We had applied for the award but have heard nothing from the committee.

Why are parents encouraging their kids to play; they should push them for becoming IRS officers in government," Manu Bhaker's father further added. Manu Bhaker's journey to Olympic glory is nothing short of inspiring. After suffering a pistol malfunction at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, Bhaker made a spectacular comeback at the Par.

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