Bollywood Stars Shower Praise on Manu Bhaker After Historic Bronze Medal Win at Paris Olympics!

The recent triumph of Manu Bhaker, who secured the bronze medal in the 10-meter air pistol event at the Paris Olympics, has been met with widespread celebration across Bollywood. This landmark achievement, marking India's first medal in shooting at the 2024 Paris Olympics, has evoked a wave of congratulatory messages from prominent figures in the Indian film industry.

Congratulations #ManuBhaker on getting India’s first medal! You’ve made 🇮🇳 proud! pic.twitter.com/bkrvqDpPuU

— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) July 28, 2024

Preity Zinta

The renowned actress Preity Zinta took to social media to express her admiration and congratulations. Sharing a photo of Manu Bhaker, Zinta wrote, “Congratulations to Manu Bhaker for winning India’s first medal in shooting at the Paris Olympics 2024.” Her post resonated with many, underscoring the significance of this achievement for India.

Kriti Kharbanda

No Indian Will Pass Without Like ❤️ This First bronze 🥉 for #india 🇮🇳Super proud of Manu Bhaker. 🔥Congratulations India 🇮🇳Silver • Gold 🥇 #OlympicGames       #Olimpiadas2024#Shooting #ManuBhaker pic.twitter.com/vMvILgK0a6

— 𝐊𝐡𝐚𝐧 𓅋 (@Itsmesany_) July 28, 2024

Similarly, actress Kriti Kharbanda joined the chorus of celebration by sharing a video of Manu Bhaker, capturing the joy and pride of the moment. Her post highlighted the collective enthusiasm surrounding Manu’s historic win and celebrated the young shooter’s remarkable accomplishment.

Rajkummar Rao

Rajkummar Rao, known for his versatile acting skills, congratulated Manu Bhaker through an Instagram story. He succinctly captured the sentiment of national pride with his message: “Congratulations Manu Bhaker, we are all so proud of you.” Rao’s heartfelt words added to the celebratory atmosphere surrounding Bhaker’s victory.

Jackie Shroff

Veteran actor Jackie Shroff also praised Manu Bhaker's success, commenting, “The account is open... Manu Bhaker has won the bronze medal in the 10-meter air pistol event. India’s first medal at the Paris Olympics.” Shroff’s endorsement reflected the broader acknowledgment of Manu’s accomplishment in the realm of Indian sports.

Kangana Ranaut

Actress and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut celebrated Manu’s victory with a video post, captioned, “India’s first medal. These Hindu daughters.” Ranaut’s enthusiastic response underscored the significance of Bhaker’s achievement as a historic moment for the country.

Sidharth Malhotra

Actor Sidharth Malhotra hailed Manu as a star, stating, “Congratulations Manu. You are a star. What a brilliant start for India.” Malhotra’s praise highlighted the high regard in which Bhaker’s performance is held by her peers in the film industry.

A Historic Milestone

Winning this medal is a dream come true, not just for me but for everyone who has supported me. I am deeply grateful to the NRAI, SAI, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Coach Jaspal Rana sir, Haryana government and OGQ. I dedicate this victory to my country for their incredible… pic.twitter.com/hnzGjNwUhv

— Manu Bhaker🇮🇳 (@realmanubhaker) July 28, 2024

Manu Bhaker’s achievement is not just a personal triumph but a historic milestone for Indian shooting. India last secured a shooting medal at the 2012 London Olympics, with rapid-fire pistol shooter Vijay Kumar earning a silver and Gagan Narang winning bronze. Despite facing disqualification at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics due to technical issues with her pistol, Bhaker’s perseverance and dedication culminated in her recent bronze medal win.

From School Sports to Olympic Stardom

Manu Bhaker makes history as India's first medallist at #ParisOlympics2024!She clinched a bronze medal in shooting, becoming the first Indian woman to achieve this feat.During a pre-Olympics 2024 interaction with PM @narendramodi, she praised government schemes like TOPs and… pic.twitter.com/tHa0J6HCuO

— MyGovIndia (@mygovindia) July 28, 2024

Manu Bhaker’s journey to Olympic glory is a testament to her dedication and passion for the sport. Initially exploring various sports, including tennis, skating, boxing, and martial arts during her school years, Manu turned her focus to shooting at the age of 14, inspired by the 2016 Rio Olympics. Her supportive father, Ram Kishan Bhaker, played a crucial role in nurturing her talent.

India's first medal at Olympics 2024 First ever Indian woman to get a medal in shootingBhaker is Manu-scripting history! Congratulations india ❤❤ #ManuBhaker | #Olympics             #OpeningCeremony pic.twitter.com/tWbl74HwW6

— Manish Kasyap Son Of Bihar (@ManishKasyapsob) July 28, 2024

Manu’s rise in the shooting world has been meteoric. She made headlines at the 2017 National Shooting Championship by defeating Olympic and former world number one shooter Heena Sidhu with a record score of 242.3 in the 10-meter air pistol final. Her international success began with a record-breaking performance at the ISSF World Cup in Mexico, where she clinched gold and became the youngest Indian to achieve this feat.

- PTC PUNJABI