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Manu Bhaker Biography, Net Worth, Age, Height, Cast, Salary, Wikipedia

Manu Bhaker is a famous Indian woman sports shooter player. She is specialized in the 10 m air pistol discipline. She won many medals and awards for their hard work.

Manu started playing games at an early age. Before becoming a shooter, she played many other games such as Boxing, Tennis, and Skating and she also won medals and awards in these games.

Manu played her first international game, the Asian Junior Championships at the age of 15 years older.

In 2017, Manu won her first international medal (silver) in the shooting category at the Asian Junior Championships games.

The same year in 2017, Manu won 9 gold medals at the National games in Kerala.

Manu Bhaker is a famous Indian woman sports shooter player. She is specialized in the 10 m air pistol discipline. She won many medals and awards for their hard work.

Manu started playing games at an early age. Before becoming a shooter, she played many other games such as Boxing, Tennis, and Skating and she also won medals and awards in these games.

Manu played her first international game, the Asian Junior Championships at the age of 15 years older.

In 2017, Manu won her first international medal (silver) in the shooting category at the Asian Junior Championships games.

The same year in 2017, Manu won 9 gold medals at the National games in Kerala.

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Olympian Manu Bhaker's father: 'You should have made him a cricketer, not a shooter'

India’s highest sports award, the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna, is at the center of a storm after Olympic medalist Manu Bhaker’s name was not included in the initial list of candidates. The 22-year-old’s omission sparked outrage, with his family and fans questioning the decision. Reacting to the controversy, Baker told reporters, “I think I deserve it. Let the country decide.” Bhaker made history…

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New Delhi/ Mumbai: The sports ministry on Monday said that double Olympic medal-winning pistol shooter Manu Bhaker’s name was not considered for the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award because she had not applied for the India’s highest sporting honour, even as her family raised questions about the need for an application by the athlete in a year when her achievements were historic. Manu Bhaker had won two bronze medals at the Paris Olympics -- the women’s 10m air pistol and the mixed 10m air pistol event. (PTI) The sports ministry, however, added that the final list for the Khel Ratna has not yet been finalised, leaving the door open for Bhaker to be considered for the accolade. A 12-member awards committee stoked controversy after its list of recommendations for India’s highest sporting honour did not mention the double-medallist from the 2024 Paris Olympics. The recommendations for the Khel Ratna included Indian men’s hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh, who led the team to a bronze medal in Paris, and men’s high jump gold medallist (in the T64 class) at the Paralympics Praveen Kumar. “This is not the final list, there is a process involved,” a sports ministry official told HT. “The recommendations have to go through the sports minister before the list of awardees is finalised,” the official added. People in the ministry aware of the development said the awards committee goes by the protocol of discussing those names who have applied for the National Sports Awards and Bhaker’s application was not there. According to the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports guidelines amended on October 24, 2024, “applications are being invited only online through a dedicated portal”. The guidelines further stated that eligible sportspersons “need to self-apply” through the online portal”. “If she had applied, there is no reason for us not to consider her,” said a member of the awards committee who did not wish to be named. Bhaker’s father, Ramkishan, meanwhile asserted that his daughter should not be required to apply for an award, especially after becoming the only athlete from Independent India to win two medals at the same edition of the Olympics. The 22-year-old had won bronze in the women’s 10m air pistol event before pairing up with Sarabjot Singh to win a second bronze in the mixed 10m air pistol event. “I have been making sure that she applies for awards for the last four years, Khel Ratna and Padam Shri awards. Even this time, when she has won two Olympic medals, does she have to apply? The whole country knows what she has achieved,” Ramkishan told HT on Monday. “Why does she need to apply for the award? There are some 49 applications of Manu (for various awards) which are pending with the sports ministry. What about them?” Bhaker’s coach Jaspal Rana claimed the shooter was “disheartened” after being overlooked for the Khel Ratna. He said the National Rifle Association of India, the governing body of the sport in the country, should have taken the lead in the award application. “I don’t know whether she applied or not, but even if she didn’t, someone in the NRAI could’ve nudged her,” Rana told HT. “Manu had a very busy Olympic cycle and a few super busy months following her medals in Paris. Surely, there could have been a way to make sure her name reaches the committee.” The NRAI, however, made it clear that the matter of a government award is strictly between an athlete and the government. Nonetheless, the federation has written to the ministry on Monday to consider Bhaker for the award. “The federation had no role to play in her application,” NRAI president Kalikesh Singh Deo said. “The system is rightly designed to keep federations out of this process and ensure the athlete is in direct touch with the awards committee. We don’t even know if she applied or not, but if she did, I don’t think the committee had any reason to not consider her. If she didn’t apply, there’s nothing the committee could’ve done. Nobody deserves the award more than Manu. We’ve taken cognizance of media reports and written to the sports ministry today requesting them to take note of her performance at the Olympics and her overall stellar career.” In the past, the awards committee had the right to make considerations even if there was no application from at athlete. It is how Mohammed Shami was given the Arjuna Award last year despite the fast bowler not applying. Now, however, the awards committee member said, the government gave them a mandate to only consider athletes who had applied for the awards. In other words, Bhaker could not be selected by the committee if she had not sent in an application. The Khel Ratna, India’s highest sports award, comes with a medal and a cash prize of ₹25 lakh. Bhaker received the Arjuna Award, India’s second-highest sporting honour, in 2020.

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Manu Bhaker snubbed from Khel Ratna nomination; officials state shooter didn’t apply, family denies claim: Report

Dec 23, 2024 12:41 PM IST Ace shooter Manu Bhaker has been reportedly snubbed for Khel Ratna Award nomination. Manu Bhaker scripted in 2024, as the ace shooter won two bronze medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics. First, she claimed bronze in the women’s 10m air pistol event, which made her the first female shooter from India to win a medal at any Olympics. Then, she backed it up with another…

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[ad_1] Manu Bhaker with Jaspal Rana (PC: S Kannan) Like the proverbial Phoenix rising from the ashes, Manu Bhaker showed passion, grit and hunger for success to emerge the queen of Indian sports in 2024 with her sensational performances at the Paris Olympics. At the start of the year, Manu was not even sure if she would make the team, since the National Rifle Association of India had laid down a clear-cut selection policy. It was like, peak and prove yourself in the Olympic Selection Trials (OST) and get selected. The way Manu blazed the trials in New Delhi and Bhopal in the summer heat, there was no doubt she had to make it to three teams – air pistol, mixed and sports pistol. Manu stayed calm, forgot what had happened in the Tokyo Olympics three years ago and shot with focus. Her two bronze medals from the ranges in Chateauroux and a fourth-place finish in the sports pistol makes her a winner hands down as the best in 2024. It was tough for Manu. She was fighting the system and she chose a personal coach to guide her with whom she had fallen out. How Jaspal Rana brought the best out of her is a magical story, capturing the essence of peaking multiple times in three months, at the OST and the Olympics. Coaches rarely get credit for what a champion does. Rana still says he did nothing and whatever he does, even today, to help out anyone who seeks his guidance is for the nation. Yet, in Europe, before the Olympics and then in Chateauroux, the coach was like Manu’s shadow. Each practice session, morning to later evening, he was guiding her. Such devotion from coach and ward was unseen. And Manu’s faith in his methods worked so well. For that matter, the entire family rallied behind Manu, her mother Sumedha and father Ramkishan, as they believed Manu had chosen a coach who could help her the best. For the Latest Sports News: Click Here Manu Bhaker with S Kannan (PC: S Kannan) It’s easy to reminisce about the two medals in Paris 2024, – air pistol and mixed with Sarabjot. But then, there is still a regret for Manu, she could have won one more in the 25 metres sports pistol. Conditions were hard at the Games Village in Chateauroux. This was a sleepy town, far away from Paris. Basic facilities were poor, inadequate food, nothing at the ranges other than sugary biscuits and ice cream. Manu used to battle headache in the build-up to the Olympics. Her lunch was yogurt and dry fruits brought from India. The calorie intake was not sufficient but she did not crib. She battled headaches, more due to poor food quality. That she did not speak about it was a true sign of wanting to just focus on her matches. Way back in the 1980s, Boris Becker had said, winning Wimbledon titles meant he was obsessed, needed a tunnel-like vision. There were shades of that same craze in Manu as the Western media also interviewed her multiple teams. She has spoken, repeatedly, how Jaspal Sir has guided her. She has mentioned how reading the Holy Bhagwad Gita has helped her. She battled pain, multiple times taking aim at the target meant her body had been pushed beyond human limits. She craved for a day off, and the coach would say “No.” His message was, bear the pain, peak at the Olympics and then take a long break. She did exactly what Rana said and has been rewarded. For Indian shooting, which was an embarrassment after flop shows in Rio 2016 and Tokyo in 2021, Manu showed the way back. Of course, one cannot ignore the medals won by Sarabjot in mixed with Manu and Swapnil Kushale in 3P rifle. There are lessons to be learnt from 2024 for Manu, slog and shoot. Forget pain, spend hours at the range, seek perfection. Shooting is not about not worrying what the person in the next lane is doing. Just focus on your own methods, what you have been taught. Handling pressure, that was the biggest takeaway. Can Manu repeat this in 2025, leading till the LA Olympics in 2028, she knows best. There are no shortcuts, as coach Rana said. “What you did is history, what you will do again and again and peak will define you.

This is my message to all shooters,” said Rana. His methods are not easy, some shooters say he is extremely hard. Nobody is complaining, Manu is proof his methods work. Also Read: Jay Shah’s progression from the BCCI to the ICC has been extremely smooth The post Manu Bhaker, queen of Indian sports in 2024 appeared first on Sports News Portal | Latest Sports Articles | Revsports. [ad_2] Source link

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[ad_1] Manu Bhaker with Jaspal Rana (PC: S Kannan) Like the proverbial Phoenix rising from the ashes, Manu Bhaker showed passion, grit and hunger for success to emerge the queen of Indian sports in 2024 with her sensational performances at the Paris Olympics. At the start of the year, Manu was not even sure if she would make the team, since the National Rifle Association of India had laid down a clear-cut selection policy. It was like, peak and prove yourself in the Olympic Selection Trials (OST) and get selected. The way Manu blazed the trials in New Delhi and Bhopal in the summer heat, there was no doubt she had to make it to three teams – air pistol, mixed and sports pistol. Manu stayed calm, forgot what had happened in the Tokyo Olympics three years ago and shot with focus. Her two bronze medals from the ranges in Chateauroux and a fourth-place finish in the sports pistol makes her a winner hands down as the best in 2024. It was tough for Manu. She was fighting the system and she chose a personal coach to guide her with whom she had fallen out. How Jaspal Rana brought the best out of her is a magical story, capturing the essence of peaking multiple times in three months, at the OST and the Olympics. Coaches rarely get credit for what a champion does. Rana still says he did nothing and whatever he does, even today, to help out anyone who seeks his guidance is for the nation. Yet, in Europe, before the Olympics and then in Chateauroux, the coach was like Manu’s shadow. Each practice session, morning to later evening, he was guiding her. Such devotion from coach and ward was unseen. And Manu’s faith in his methods worked so well. For that matter, the entire family rallied behind Manu, her mother Sumedha and father Ramkishan, as they believed Manu had chosen a coach who could help her the best. For the Latest Sports News: Click Here Manu Bhaker with S Kannan (PC: S Kannan) It’s easy to reminisce about the two medals in Paris 2024, – air pistol and mixed with Sarabjot. But then, there is still a regret for Manu, she could have won one more in the 25 metres sports pistol. Conditions were hard at the Games Village in Chateauroux. This was a sleepy town, far away from Paris. Basic facilities were poor, inadequate food, nothing at the ranges other than sugary biscuits and ice cream. Manu used to battle headache in the build-up to the Olympics. Her lunch was yogurt and dry fruits brought from India. The calorie intake was not sufficient but she did not crib. She battled headaches, more due to poor food quality. That she did not speak about it was a true sign of wanting to just focus on her matches. Way back in the 1980s, Boris Becker had said, winning Wimbledon titles meant he was obsessed, needed a tunnel-like vision. There were shades of that same craze in Manu as the Western media also interviewed her multiple teams. She has spoken, repeatedly, how Jaspal Sir has guided her. She has mentioned how reading the Holy Bhagwad Gita has helped her. She battled pain, multiple times taking aim at the target meant her body had been pushed beyond human limits. She craved for a day off, and the coach would say “No.” His message was, bear the pain, peak at the Olympics and then take a long break. She did exactly what Rana said and has been rewarded. For Indian shooting, which was an embarrassment after flop shows in Rio 2016 and Tokyo in 2021, Manu showed the way back. Of course, one cannot ignore the medals won by Sarabjot in mixed with Manu and Swapnil Kushale in 3P rifle. There are lessons to be learnt from 2024 for Manu, slog and shoot. Forget pain, spend hours at the range, seek perfection. Shooting is not about not worrying what the person in the next lane is doing. Just focus on your own methods, what you have been taught. Handling pressure, that was the biggest takeaway. Can Manu repeat this in 2025, leading till the LA Olympics in 2028, she knows best. There are no shortcuts, as coach Rana said. “What you did is history, what you will do again and again and peak will define you.

This is my message to all shooters,” said Rana. His methods are not easy, some shooters say he is extremely hard. Nobody is complaining, Manu is proof his methods work. Also Read: Jay Shah’s progression from the BCCI to the ICC has been extremely smooth The post Manu Bhaker, queen of Indian sports in 2024 appeared first on Sports News Portal | Latest Sports Articles | Revsports. [ad_2] Source link

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Manu Bhaker: Indian Shooting Star Continues to Shine 

Manu Bhaker, the 22-year-old shooting sensation from Haryana, India, continues to make waves in the international shooting arena. Born on February 18, 2002, in Garia, Jhajjar district, Bhaker's journey from a small village to the global stage is nothing short of remarkable. 

Manu's interest in sports began early, dabbling in boxing, tennis, and skating before finding her true calling in shooting. Her father, Ram Kishan Bhaker, a chief engineer in the Merchant Navy, recognized her potential and supported her ambitions. Training under coach Jaspal Rana at the Topgun Shooting Academy in Jhajjar, Bhaker quickly made a name for herself. 

Bhaker's rise was meteoric. In 2017, she won a silver medal at the Asian Junior Championships, marking the beginning of her illustrious career. The following year, she stunned the shooting world by clinching gold at the ISSF World Cup in Guadalajara, Mexico, in the 10m air pistol event. She was just 16. 

The 2018 Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, Australia, saw Bhaker setting a new Commonwealth Games record and winning gold in the women's 10m air pistol event. Her victory was a testament to her skill and composure under pressure. She further cemented her reputation by winning gold medals at the ISSF World Cups and the Youth Olympic Games. 

Recently, Bhaker has continued her winning streak, participating in various international competitions and bringing home multiple medals. Her dedication to the sport and her country remains unwavering, as she consistently performs at the highest level. Her resilience, particularly in overcoming equipment malfunctions and stiff competition, has been commendable. 

Manu Bhaker's journey is a beacon of hope for many young athletes, especially girls from rural areas. Her success story showcases the importance of hard work, dedication, and the support of family and mentors. Bhaker's achievements have not only brought glory to India but have also inspired countless young athletes to pursue their dreams in sports and create an unforgettable history that India will remember. 

With her eyes set on the Olympics and other major international events, Manu Bhaker aims to continue her winning ways and bring more laurels to India. As she climbs the ranks in the shooting world, Bhaker remains an inspiration, symbolising the power of perseverance and ambition. 

Manu Bhaker as she continues to represent India on the global stage, aiming for nothing less than excellence. For more sports news India in Hindi, subscribe to our newsletter. 

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Yashaswini, Rudrankksh claim top positions in 3rd International Online Shooting Championship - Times of India

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NEW DELHI: Tokyo Olympics quota holder Yashaswini Singh Deswal and teen prodigy Rudrankksh Patil on Saturday claimed top spots in 10m air pistol and 10m air rifle event finals respectively at the third International Online Shooting Championship.

Rudrankksh from Maharashtra won the 10m air rifle event with a world record score of 252.9 but it will not be registered by the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) as it was not a recognised event.

Another young Indian shooter Yash Vardhan claimed the second spot with a score of 250.8, while France’s Etienne Germond finished third after scoring 228.5.

In the 10m air pistol final, Yashaswini, who had claimed a gold medal at the World Cup in Rio de Janeiro last year to secure an Olympic quota, shot 243.8 to claim the top spot.

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Gaurav Rana and Manu Bhaker, a medallist at ISSF World Cup, Commonwealth Games and the Youth Olympics, finished second and third with scores of 240.6 and 218.3 respectively to make it an all-Indian affair.

It is the third edition of the championship where the participants logged on to the Zoom platform from their respective locations and shot electronic targets, set up in their houses.

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Parents play pivotal roles at shooting World Cup in Delhi

NEW DELHI: Anuradha had just come out of the 10m Qualification Range. Accompanying her, as she made her way to her car in the parking lot, was her husband, mother and father. The 28-year-old Sonepat girl couldn’t qualify for the women’s 10m Air Pistol final at the ISSF World Cup here. But watching their child for the first time in India colours was a dream come true for the family. The group wasn’t disappointed at all that Anuradha had not made the cut for the final.

Inside the range, Mrs. Ambujam was sitting in the stands, surrounded by a couple of bags and a shooting case. Behind her, with arms resting on the hand rails, was her daughter Nivetha Paramanantham. An MQS (Minimum Qualification Score) shooter in the women’s 10m Air Pistol event, Nivetha introduced this reporter to her mother, before climbing back up the stairs to resume her conversation with an acquaintance.

Young shooters accompanied by parents is a common sight at the ongoing World Cup at the Dr Karni Singh Shooting Range in the capital, and they play a huge rule in lending moral support to their kids.

“I am meeting her (Nivetha) after two months as she was travelling for competitions,” Nivetha’s mom said.

“I used to travel with her when she was a junior. Now she takes care of herself. She is in the senior national team now,” she said with a sense of pride.

Pistol shooter Nivetha Paramanantham with mother Ambujam. (TOI Photo)

Back in the parking lot, Anuradha’s mother, Mrs. Savitri Devi just can’t stop hugging her daughter.

“Yes, it’s the first time I have seen her at a tournament playing for India. Bahut acchha laga (felt really nice),” said Devi, and hugged Anuradha, who made her international debut.

It’s been a phenomenal rise for Anuradha in shooting, as the lieutenant with the Indian Navy took a plunge in the sport just eight months back.

And it was just 20 days before the World Cup that she got married. Her husband was also part of the family group watching the mother and daughter give an interview.

“It was her destiny, so it happened. Ever since she was a ninth-standard student, she has been interested in sports,” said Devi and then asked innocently: “Kya khelti thi (what did you play)?”.

The two looked at each other and smiled.

“Daudti thi (I was runner)”, reminded Anuradha. “I was a track athlete as well as a handball player in school.”

Joining the Navy, says Anuradha, was her mom’s dream, as her father also used to serve the country as an Indian Air Force officer. He is retired now.

“I will tell you one incident,” she said.

“Once I saw my mom wearing my father’s Air Force uniform. I told her ‘Mom you are looking really smart.’ At that moment, she told me ‘it’s my dream that you also wear this uniform one day’. I promised her that I will and gift her my cap. On the day I passed my Navy training, I put the cap on my mom’s head,” the proud daughter narrated.

“Mera sapna poora kar diya meri beti ne (my daughter fulfilled my dream),” Devi said.

Teenager Divyansh Panwar also made his senior India debut at this World Cup, with his father, Ashok Panwar, by his side.

Divyansh came close to qualifying for the men’s 10m Air Rifle Final on Monday, but missed out marginally with a final score of 627.2, which was the best among three Indian shooters part of the qualifiers.

“He has done well for the amount of time he dedicates to shooting. Now it’s time to focus on examinations, he has his 11th-standard final exams coming up,” Ashok said while his son removed his rifle-shooting gear.

Ashok also pointed out how young athletes can get distracted these days and need parental guidance and monitoring.

“When I am with him during competition, I make sure he sleeps on time and follows his routine. He is just a kid and can get distracted by mobiles phones, social media, gaming, etc.,” he said.

Manu Bhaker — a Commonwealth Games, World Cup and Youth Olympics gold medallist — is 16 as well but has already set the bar high in pistol shooting.

Though she didn’t have a World Cup to remember, failing to qualify in the 10m Air Pistol final and finishing fifth in the Women’s 25m Pistol final, the Jhajhar girl was happy playing her first World Cup at home and getting ‘home-cooked food’ every day.

Manu’s mother, Sumedha Bhaker, is seen with her at most of the training sessions and competitions. A school teacher by profession, she was a regular visitor at this World Cup as well.

Pistol shooter Manu Bhaker with mother Sumedha. (TOI Photo)

Talking to Timesofindia.com before the start of the tournament, Manu had said, “It’s my first World Cup at home. The best thing is that I am getting home-cooked food as mom brings food from home every day.”

On Wednesday, the last day of the competition, Manu would surely want to bring a smile to her mom’s face by doing well in the Mixed Team event, to overcome some of the disappointment of missing individual finals.

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[ad_1] Manu Bhaker at a felicitation function. Photo credit: Facebook Manu Bhaker allayed fears she had lost focus after her path-breaking efforts at the Paris 2024 Olympics where she won two bronze medals and finished fourth in the sports pistol event. On August 3, 2024, Manu Bhaker shot her last competition in Chateauroux and has not touched her pistols after that. Prescribed a 100-day break by coach Jaspal Rana, she has enjoyed the rest period. The number of felicitation functions she has attended are countless, yet the return to her alma mater, Lady Shri Ram College, in New Delhi on Thursday was beautiful. To be back with the faculty and college students, her juniors of course, was emotional for Manu. And when she was presented her graduation degree, a first class in Political Science, it was even more beautiful. To be in sport and yet pursue a degree from India’s premier university and rank high, not many can do it. “I promise to be back for my second Masters degree,” said Manu, who recalled an incident when a lecturer had once turned her away from the class for coming late! This was indeed inspirational talk for students who heard her speak maturely and at the same time capture her journey. Sitting in the audience was Maheshwari Chauhan, also a graduate from LSR College as well as Rhythm Sangwan’s parents. Rhythm is a third year English Honours student. To return to your own college and be feted as a champion was special but Manu was reverential in front of her teachers. One teacher who continues to be still a hard task master is coach Jaspal Rana. He was also felicitated by the college and spoke in his inimitable style. “If you are going to prepare for the LA 2028 Olympics, you cannot be late,” said Jaspal on stage. The function was at 11am and Jaspal himself arrived at 1030am. That’s the Dronacharya’s way of ensuring discipline, who should be back at the Karni Singh ranges with Manu from November 5/6. Back to Manu and her hunger for shooting, it is very much intact. Her whirlwind tours around India and a holiday with the family in Dubai have been a great experience. Deep down, she is still humble and ready to make a comeback, fully aware two medals from the Olympics are a historic feat but to rest on laurels will do no good. “Honestly, I want to get back to the ranges, the break was deserved but now I feel like enough is enough,” said Manu. She knows there will be no favours when she is back at training sessions. “I have resumed my physical training sessions and workout. As I am taking exams (Masters) till November 5, I will then get back to the ranges. Yes, I am looking forward to it. And I know, working on technique and the training methods are going to be hard, as ever, under Jaspal Sir,” added Manu. The good part is, she is ready for the grind and knows she has to start from scratch. She was in a lot of pain at the Olympics but the prescribed 100-day break has been well earned. Manu Bhaker at a felicitation function. Photo credit: Facebook “I know when I start shooting again, I will be nervous, initially. My base will be the Karni Singh ranges only and then depending on where all competitions take place, I will be travelling with my coach,” added Manu. So, does Manu have the same hunger or not? The fact is, she is ready to go through the grind and starting from scratch is important. To keep the Nationals in mind and then be part of trials again under the NRAI policy, there will be no short-cuts. At the same time, to face competition from the others is something Manu has loved. This time, youngsters will want to do even better than Manu. What will be crucial is her focus, which was evident when she spoke to this writer. “When I took a break after the Olympics, it was exciting. Now I am back at that stage where I am craving to shoot again,” stressed Manu. For the record, she has been speaking to many champions from other walks of life. What it has taught her, at 22, there is so much more to achieve in her shooting career.

Champions like Abhinav Bindra and Gagan Narang went through repeated Olympic cycles. For Manu, this will be the third, with an eye on the Asian Games first in 2026 in Nagoya. Also Read: Rafael Nadal leaves fans in tears with retirement announcement The post Manu Bhaker will be back at the ranges after November 5 appeared first on Sports News Portal | Latest Sports Articles | Revsports. [ad_2] Source link

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[ad_1] Manu Bhaker at a felicitation function. Photo credit: Facebook Manu Bhaker allayed fears she had lost focus after her path-breaking efforts at the Paris 2024 Olympics where she won two bronze medals and finished fourth in the sports pistol event. On August 3, 2024, Manu Bhaker shot her last competition in Chateauroux and has not touched her pistols after that. Prescribed a 100-day break by coach Jaspal Rana, she has enjoyed the rest period. The number of felicitation functions she has attended are countless, yet the return to her alma mater, Lady Shri Ram College, in New Delhi on Thursday was beautiful. To be back with the faculty and college students, her juniors of course, was emotional for Manu. And when she was presented her graduation degree, a first class in Political Science, it was even more beautiful. To be in sport and yet pursue a degree from India’s premier university and rank high, not many can do it. “I promise to be back for my second Masters degree,” said Manu, who recalled an incident when a lecturer had once turned her away from the class for coming late! This was indeed inspirational talk for students who heard her speak maturely and at the same time capture her journey. Sitting in the audience was Maheshwari Chauhan, also a graduate from LSR College as well as Rhythm Sangwan’s parents. Rhythm is a third year English Honours student. To return to your own college and be feted as a champion was special but Manu was reverential in front of her teachers. One teacher who continues to be still a hard task master is coach Jaspal Rana. He was also felicitated by the college and spoke in his inimitable style. “If you are going to prepare for the LA 2028 Olympics, you cannot be late,” said Jaspal on stage. The function was at 11am and Jaspal himself arrived at 1030am. That’s the Dronacharya’s way of ensuring discipline, who should be back at the Karni Singh ranges with Manu from November 5/6. Back to Manu and her hunger for shooting, it is very much intact. Her whirlwind tours around India and a holiday with the family in Dubai have been a great experience. Deep down, she is still humble and ready to make a comeback, fully aware two medals from the Olympics are a historic feat but to rest on laurels will do no good. “Honestly, I want to get back to the ranges, the break was deserved but now I feel like enough is enough,” said Manu. She knows there will be no favours when she is back at training sessions. “I have resumed my physical training sessions and workout. As I am taking exams (Masters) till November 5, I will then get back to the ranges. Yes, I am looking forward to it. And I know, working on technique and the training methods are going to be hard, as ever, under Jaspal Sir,” added Manu. The good part is, she is ready for the grind and knows she has to start from scratch. She was in a lot of pain at the Olympics but the prescribed 100-day break has been well earned. Manu Bhaker at a felicitation function. Photo credit: Facebook “I know when I start shooting again, I will be nervous, initially. My base will be the Karni Singh ranges only and then depending on where all competitions take place, I will be travelling with my coach,” added Manu. So, does Manu have the same hunger or not? The fact is, she is ready to go through the grind and starting from scratch is important. To keep the Nationals in mind and then be part of trials again under the NRAI policy, there will be no short-cuts. At the same time, to face competition from the others is something Manu has loved. This time, youngsters will want to do even better than Manu. What will be crucial is her focus, which was evident when she spoke to this writer. “When I took a break after the Olympics, it was exciting. Now I am back at that stage where I am craving to shoot again,” stressed Manu. For the record, she has been speaking to many champions from other walks of life. What it has taught her, at 22, there is so much more to achieve in her shooting career.

Champions like Abhinav Bindra and Gagan Narang went through repeated Olympic cycles. For Manu, this will be the third, with an eye on the Asian Games first in 2026 in Nagoya. Also Read: Rafael Nadal leaves fans in tears with retirement announcement The post Manu Bhaker will be back at the ranges after November 5 appeared first on Sports News Portal | Latest Sports Articles | Revsports. [ad_2] Source link

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Requested Ministry-wise PIB releases.

•Spirituality and family system are our greatest strengths: Vice President •We must promote a greater understanding and appreciation of cultural diversity around the world: Vice President •Srihari, Firdoush Close Swimming Leg of Khelo India School Games in Style •Delhi take on Up in Boys Volleyball Final; West Bengal meet Maharashtra •Haryana’s Record-Breaking Manu Bhaker Strikes Gold in 10M Air…

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[ad_1] Raising Awareness on Mental Health in Sports A common perception is that elite athletes are super-fit in every sense, including being strong in the head. For those who grew up hearing the phrase ‘chokers’, especially in tennis, a player unable to handle key moments or pressure was viewed as one who lacked killer instinct. These days, such phrases are avoided, since people recognise what damage they can do. Today, on World Mental Health Day, each person in society has a role to play. Work places are supposed to provide an atmosphere where nobody suffers from pressure which can affect performance or lead to a dangerous situation, as was witnessed recently in a big multinational company. Modern-day sport, too, attaches enormous importance to mental health, which encompasses various aspects. Mental-health trainers, sports psychologists and counsellors are increasing prevalent in individual as well as team sports.Under the umbrella of mental health, everything is covered now. Even if you take various sports leagues now established in India, there are psychologists and experts hired by both federations and teams/franchises. Recently, at the Paris 2024 Olympics, experts were brought on board to help the Indian contingent. Look at some examples of how a top athlete handles pressure or stress. He or she may not be able to articulate what is going wrong or what went wrong. Take the case of Lakshya Sen, who was admonished after his loss in Paris, by none other than the legendary Prakash Padukone. Even though Lakshya is a strong young man, he would have been pensive and wanted someone to tell him what he had done wrong. To make an athlete feel guilty is the worst thing. Nobody competes to lose. In the old days,coaches did shout at their wards after a loss, often using choice words. That is no longer acceptable. Rewind to the Tokyo Olympics held three years ago, when the Covid-19 pandemic was raging in Japan’s capital. The very thought of having to undergo antigen testing twice a day was scary for many Indian athletes. Most spoke of it in hushed tones, but that was a fear which most sports psychologists would have struggled to handle. If you take the case of Manu Bhaker, she was subjected to trolling and more after her failure to win a medal in Tokyo. She was terribly upset, and even today, refers to that period as the “dark days” of her career. To come back from that difficult stage, reboot and then peak at the Paris Olympics involved much more than just hard work and good coaching. She had a solid support system where her coach and family played a big part. There are those who think mental health issues exist only among elite athletes.That is wrong. Failure to perform and being unable to deal with performance-related stress are the key issues that sports psychologists or mental health experts deal with. The work they do is aimed at making the athlete feel comfortable. Someone like Leander Paes, a titan of Indian tennis, would often peak and defeat opponents, even when not expected to, in the theatre called Davis Cup. Way back in the 1990s, Leander used to consult Jim Loehr, a fantastic performance psychologist, in the USA. And those sessions with Loehr didn’t come cheap.  Today, Leander is involved with the Shrachi Group and plays an important role. He is seen at auctions where Shrachi have bought teams in leagues. Be it motorsport’s Indian Racing League or the Hockey India League, Leander is there. Surely, he will have so much to offer as inputs on mental health as well, given his vast experience and how he was so often the underdog who produce phenomenal performances. And he will also be advising the owners about how important it is to hire people who can cover all flanks, since coaching today is not just about getting one individual on board. At the Paris Olympics, there were so many fourth-place finishes for Indian athletes. Imagine the plight of an Arjun Babuta or Maheshwari Chauhan, who missed medals so narrowly. They are preparing now for the next Olympic cycle.

As Raja Randhir Singh, the president of the Olympic Council of Asia, told RevSportz, “It is better to finish sixth than fourth.” To miss a medal leaves the athlete distraught. Babuta had spoken quite recently about how miserable he felt. Indian sports has made a beginning, but a lot more can be done to address mental-health issues from a nascent stage. LIVE: Actioning the IOC’s Mental Health Action Plan 2023 | Gamechangers Law – RevSportz https://t.co/E4twBQeGGv — RevSportz Global (@RevSportzGlobal) October 10, 2024   For more sports content: https://revsportz.in/   The post World Mental Health Day is most important for sports as well appeared first on Sports News Portal | Latest Sports Articles | Revsports. [ad_2] Source link

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[ad_1] Raising Awareness on Mental Health in Sports A common perception is that elite athletes are super-fit in every sense, including being strong in the head. For those who grew up hearing the phrase ‘chokers’, especially in tennis, a player unable to handle key moments or pressure was viewed as one who lacked killer instinct. These days, such phrases are avoided, since people recognise what damage they can do. Today, on World Mental Health Day, each person in society has a role to play. Work places are supposed to provide an atmosphere where nobody suffers from pressure which can affect performance or lead to a dangerous situation, as was witnessed recently in a big multinational company. Modern-day sport, too, attaches enormous importance to mental health, which encompasses various aspects. Mental-health trainers, sports psychologists and counsellors are increasing prevalent in individual as well as team sports.Under the umbrella of mental health, everything is covered now. Even if you take various sports leagues now established in India, there are psychologists and experts hired by both federations and teams/franchises. Recently, at the Paris 2024 Olympics, experts were brought on board to help the Indian contingent. Look at some examples of how a top athlete handles pressure or stress. He or she may not be able to articulate what is going wrong or what went wrong. Take the case of Lakshya Sen, who was admonished after his loss in Paris, by none other than the legendary Prakash Padukone. Even though Lakshya is a strong young man, he would have been pensive and wanted someone to tell him what he had done wrong. To make an athlete feel guilty is the worst thing. Nobody competes to lose. In the old days,coaches did shout at their wards after a loss, often using choice words. That is no longer acceptable. Rewind to the Tokyo Olympics held three years ago, when the Covid-19 pandemic was raging in Japan’s capital. The very thought of having to undergo antigen testing twice a day was scary for many Indian athletes. Most spoke of it in hushed tones, but that was a fear which most sports psychologists would have struggled to handle. If you take the case of Manu Bhaker, she was subjected to trolling and more after her failure to win a medal in Tokyo. She was terribly upset, and even today, refers to that period as the “dark days” of her career. To come back from that difficult stage, reboot and then peak at the Paris Olympics involved much more than just hard work and good coaching. She had a solid support system where her coach and family played a big part. There are those who think mental health issues exist only among elite athletes.That is wrong. Failure to perform and being unable to deal with performance-related stress are the key issues that sports psychologists or mental health experts deal with. The work they do is aimed at making the athlete feel comfortable. Someone like Leander Paes, a titan of Indian tennis, would often peak and defeat opponents, even when not expected to, in the theatre called Davis Cup. Way back in the 1990s, Leander used to consult Jim Loehr, a fantastic performance psychologist, in the USA. And those sessions with Loehr didn’t come cheap.  Today, Leander is involved with the Shrachi Group and plays an important role. He is seen at auctions where Shrachi have bought teams in leagues. Be it motorsport’s Indian Racing League or the Hockey India League, Leander is there. Surely, he will have so much to offer as inputs on mental health as well, given his vast experience and how he was so often the underdog who produce phenomenal performances. And he will also be advising the owners about how important it is to hire people who can cover all flanks, since coaching today is not just about getting one individual on board. At the Paris Olympics, there were so many fourth-place finishes for Indian athletes. Imagine the plight of an Arjun Babuta or Maheshwari Chauhan, who missed medals so narrowly. They are preparing now for the next Olympic cycle.

As Raja Randhir Singh, the president of the Olympic Council of Asia, told RevSportz, “It is better to finish sixth than fourth.” To miss a medal leaves the athlete distraught. Babuta had spoken quite recently about how miserable he felt. Indian sports has made a beginning, but a lot more can be done to address mental-health issues from a nascent stage. LIVE: Actioning the IOC’s Mental Health Action Plan 2023 | Gamechangers Law – RevSportz https://t.co/E4twBQeGGv — RevSportz Global (@RevSportzGlobal) October 10, 2024   For more sports content: https://revsportz.in/   The post World Mental Health Day is most important for sports as well appeared first on Sports News Portal | Latest Sports Articles | Revsports. [ad_2] Source link