Manu Bhaker has become a household name in India, a symbol of excellence and determination. At just 22 years old, she made history by winning two bronze medals at the Paris Olympics , becoming the first Indian woman to achieve such a feat. Her journey is not just about collecting medals; it's about inspiring a generation to dream big and work relentlessly towards their goals.
Balancing Life and Sport: The Importance of Fitness Manu shared her vision for the future in a candid interview with Zoom, which also appeared on Cosmopolitan India . Her story is of grit, passion, and an unwavering commitment to her craft. Beyond the spotlight, she is a young woman who balances the intense demands of professional sports with a fulfilling personal life.
When discussing her life outside of training, Manu emphasized the importance of fitness in her daily routine. "If I stay away from fitness for some time, I freak out," she admitted, attributing her discipline to her early days in boxing. Her hobbies , which include horse riding, dancing, and playing the violin, help her stay grounded and provide a much-needed escape from the rigors of competition.
Academic Excellence Coming from an academically inclined family—her father is a chief engineer, and her mother, a school principal—Manu has always balanced her studies with her sporting career. She graduated with a degree in Political Science from Lady Shri Ram College and is now pursuing her master’s degree in Public Administration. "I kn.