Indian shooting sensation Manu Bhaker recently revealed the names of athletes she considers as her sporting idols. At just 22 years old, Bhaker made history by winning two Bronze medals at the Paris Olympics 2024.
She was recently asked which sportspersons she would like to spend a day with and her choices were intriguing as she highlighted her admiration for some of the biggest names in cricket and athletics.
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Who is Manu Bhaker's favourite athlete?
Bhaker expressed her admiration for legendary Usain Bolt, the Jamaican sprinter whose career she has followed closely. She mentioned having read Bolt’s book and watched numerous interviews.
"Maybe I'll name a few of my favourites. Usain Bolt is one of them-I've read his book so many times and I've known his journey as well. I've watched so many of his interviews too," Manu Bhaker told Cosmopolitan.
Alongside Usain Bolt, she named cricket legends Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni, and Virat Kohli as her top picks. She added, "And then, in India, cricketers Sachin Tendulkar, Dhoni sir [MS Dhoni], and Virat Kohli. It would be an honour to spend even an hour with any of them!"
These iconic figures represent the pinnacle of Indian cricket, and spending time with them would be a dream come true for many fans.
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Manu Bhaker’s ambition for the future of Indian Sports
Beyond her admiration for sporting heroes, Manu Bhaker is deeply committed to advancing sports in India. She envisions a future where India excels on the global stage, winning numerous medals across various events.
"Being a sportsperson, I would want to contribute a lot to sports in India and I would want to see India win as many medals as possible, Olympics or any other event," Manu said.
She aims to contribute to this vision by sharing her extensive experience and knowledge with aspiring athletes.
"I would want to give all my support and share everything, my knowledge, my experience with upcoming athletes. I would love to do that," she added.
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