Manu Bhaker Receives BBC ‘Indian Sportswoman of the Year’ Award
Indian shooting star Manu Bhaker has been honored with the BBC ‘Indian Sportswoman of the Year’ award for her outstanding performance at the Paris Olympics 2024, where she won two bronze medals.
Bhaker's achievement at the Olympics earned her this prestigious recognition. The award saw nominations from top Indian female athletes, including cricketer Smriti Mandhana, wrestler Vinesh Phogat, golfer Aditi Ashok, and para-shooter Avani Lekhara. However, Bhaker emerged as the winner.
The 22-year-old shooter made history by becoming the first Indian woman shooter to win two medals in a single Olympics. At the Paris Olympics, she secured bronze in the 10m air pistol mixed team event and another bronze in the women’s 10m air pistol event.
In recognition of her remarkable performance, the Government of India also honored Manu Bhaker with the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, the country’s highest sporting honor, this year.