NEW DELHI: India's star shooter Manu Bhaker etched her name in the history books with her stellar performances at the Paris Olympics . The 22-year-old from Haryana is now a proud owner of two Olympic medals , a feeling that is yet to sink in for the shooter from Haryana. Manu won two bronze medals in Paris - one in women's 10 metre air pistol event and another in the mixed 10 metre air pistol team event.
With her sights set on the future, the young shooter is now focusing on her next significant target - the Los Angeles Olympics . Manu is now determined to change the colour of the medal. In an exclusive interview with TimesofIndia.
com , Manu discussed how she overcame the disappointment of the Tokyo Olympics to achieve success in Paris, her reunion with coach Jaspal Rana , her aspirations for the Los Angeles Olympics, and much more ...
How does it feel to be a double Olympic medalist at just 22 years old? Has the reality of this incredible achievement sunk in yet? It feels incredible to be a double Olympic medallist at just 22, and while it's an honour to be the first Indian to achieve this feat, I'm still letting it sink in. Winning two medals wasn't just a personal achievement; it was a powerful moment of reclaiming my passion and purpose. Becoming the first athlete from India to win two medals in a single Games feels like a beautiful, almost surreal realization of my dreams.
I'm deeply grateful for the opportunity to represent my country and for the unwavering support that.