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Time of India
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Manu Bhaker chills out in Goa with her friends, shares pics of her 'Dil Chahta Hai' moment
Agencies Agencies Manu Bhaker Continues To Shine Ace shooter Manu Bhaker was recently seen having the time of her life in Goa. Taking to Instagram on Monday, Bhaker dropped some photos of her vacation in the iconic holiday spot. Sharing some of her most memorable moments in Goa, she wrote, "Dil Chahta Hai, another girls trip with my gang! First trip with them, made so many memories.." she the unversed, she was referring to the hit field trip film that starred Aamir Khan, Akshaye Khanna and Saif Ali Khan. The Farhan Akhtar directorial has become a cult classic over the recent ISSF World Cup 2025 in Lima, Peru, all eyes were on Olympian Manu Bhaker as she returned to the shooting range after her successful outing at the Paris 2024 Olympics . A consistent performer and one of India's most decorated shooters, Manu was expected to dominate the women's 10m air pistol event. However, the competition delivered a surprising twist when Haryana's rising star, Suruchi Singh, edged past her to clinch the gold delivering a strong performance, Manu had to settle for silver. Suruchi's precise shooting and unshakable composure throughout the final proved too strong even for the seasoned Olympian. While this result marked a breakthrough moment for Suruchi, it also underlined Manu Bhaker's enduring presence on the global shooting stage—still in podium contention and still a force to be reckoned silver in Lima comes after she narrowly missed a medal in the Buenos Aires leg of the World Cup earlier. It was a tough result, particularly considering the high expectations following her double bronze medal performance at the Paris Olympics. Nevertheless, her return to the podium in Lima reaffirms her resilience and competitiveness in a sport that demands both precision and mental career has been one of remarkable highs and learning curves. Manu Bhaker's Olympic journey began with disappointment in Tokyo 2021, where a malfunctioning pistol and a series of misfortunes denied her a shot at the finals. But she bounced back stronger than ever, scripting history in Paris by becoming the first Indian woman shooter to win two medals in a single edition of the Olympics. Her bronze in the women's individual 10m air pistol event not only opened India's medal tally in Paris but also made her the country's first female Olympic medalist in shooting. She followed it up with another bronze in the 10m air pistol mixed team event, partnering with Sarabjot grit was on full display during her final Olympic event—the 25m pistol shooting competition—where she narrowly missed out on what could have been a historic third medal, finishing just outside the podium at fourth. Even without the third medal, her Paris campaign cemented her legacy as one of India's most successful and determined shooting performances reflect not just technical prowess but an unwavering mental discipline built over years of setbacks and comebacks. Manu's journey, from humble beginnings to becoming a national icon, continues to inspire young athletes across India. With her recent silver in Lima, she has once again proven that she remains in top form and is still one of India's best hopes in global shooting competitions.
Economic Times
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
Manu Bhaker chills out in Goa with her friends, shares pics of her 'Dil Chahta Hai' moment
Agencies Agencies Manu Bhaker Continues To Shine Ace shooter Manu Bhaker was recently seen having the time of her life in Goa. Taking to Instagram on Monday, Bhaker dropped some photos of her vacation in the iconic holiday spot. Sharing some of her most memorable moments in Goa, she wrote, "Dil Chahta Hai, another girls trip with my gang! First trip with them, made so many memories.." she the unversed, she was referring to the hit field trip film that starred Aamir Khan, Akshaye Khanna and Saif Ali Khan. The Farhan Akhtar directorial has become a cult classic over the recent ISSF World Cup 2025 in Lima, Peru, all eyes were on Olympian Manu Bhaker as she returned to the shooting range after her successful outing at the Paris 2024 Olympics . A consistent performer and one of India's most decorated shooters, Manu was expected to dominate the women's 10m air pistol event. However, the competition delivered a surprising twist when Haryana's rising star, Suruchi Singh, edged past her to clinch the gold delivering a strong performance, Manu had to settle for silver. Suruchi's precise shooting and unshakable composure throughout the final proved too strong even for the seasoned Olympian. While this result marked a breakthrough moment for Suruchi, it also underlined Manu Bhaker's enduring presence on the global shooting stage—still in podium contention and still a force to be reckoned silver in Lima comes after she narrowly missed a medal in the Buenos Aires leg of the World Cup earlier. It was a tough result, particularly considering the high expectations following her double bronze medal performance at the Paris Olympics. Nevertheless, her return to the podium in Lima reaffirms her resilience and competitiveness in a sport that demands both precision and mental career has been one of remarkable highs and learning curves. Manu Bhaker's Olympic journey began with disappointment in Tokyo 2021, where a malfunctioning pistol and a series of misfortunes denied her a shot at the finals. But she bounced back stronger than ever, scripting history in Paris by becoming the first Indian woman shooter to win two medals in a single edition of the Olympics. Her bronze in the women's individual 10m air pistol event not only opened India's medal tally in Paris but also made her the country's first female Olympic medalist in shooting. She followed it up with another bronze in the 10m air pistol mixed team event, partnering with Sarabjot grit was on full display during her final Olympic event—the 25m pistol shooting competition—where she narrowly missed out on what could have been a historic third medal, finishing just outside the podium at fourth. Even without the third medal, her Paris campaign cemented her legacy as one of India's most successful and determined shooting performances reflect not just technical prowess but an unwavering mental discipline built over years of setbacks and comebacks. Manu's journey, from humble beginnings to becoming a national icon, continues to inspire young athletes across India. With her recent silver in Lima, she has once again proven that she remains in top form and is still one of India's best hopes in global shooting competitions.
