PV Sindhu Welcomes Manu Bhaker to the ‘2 Olympic Medal Club’

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Manu Bhaker
In a heartwarming gesture, Indian badminton star PV Sindhu extended a warm welcome to fellow athlete Manu Bhaker after the shooter secured her second bronze medal at the ongoing Paris 2024 Olympics. Manu Bhaker’s remarkable achievement makes her the first Indian woman shooter to win an Olympic medal and the first Indian athlete to achieve this feat in a single edition of the Summer Games.

Sindhu’s wishes for Manu Bhaker

“I couldn’t find a better picture to welcome this sweet young girl into the 2 Olympic Medal Club! From defending me on social media to joining me in the club, it’s clear you’re a special talent. Manu, watching you bounce back from Tokyo 2020 has been inspiring! Godspeed, girl,” Sindhu quoted on Instagram.

PV Sindhu herself is no stranger to Olympic success. She was the first Indian woman athlete and the second overall (after wrestler Sushil Kumar) to win two medals at the Summer Games. Sindhu clinched her first Olympic medal, a silver, in women’s badminton singles at the 2016 Rio Olympics. In the Tokyo Olympics 2021, she added a bronze medal to her collection, becoming the first Indian badminton player to win medals at the biggest multi-sport quadrennial event.

Manu Bhaker’s resilience and determination have solidified her place in Indian sports history. Her journey continues as she remains a contender in the 25m sports pistol event at the Paris Olympics, with the qualification round set for August 2. Together, PV Sindhu and Manu Bhaker exemplify the spirit of excellence and inspire future generations of athletes across India.

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