New Delhi
\nIndian Olympic shooter Manu Bhaker, who made history by winning two bronze medals at the Paris Olympics 2024, has clarified rumours surrounding the cost of her pistol.
\nMannu Bhaker became the first Indian athlete to claim multiple medals in a single edition of the Games, winning bronze in both the women\u2019s 10-metre air pistol event and the mixed team event.
\nReports had circulated on social media suggesting that Bhaker\u2019s pistol was worth over $12,000.
\nHowever, the 22-year-old star shooter addressed these claims in an interview with Sports Next, stating, \u201cTwelve thousand dollars? No. It is a one-time investment of around $1,800 to $2,200.\u201d
\nManu Bhaker explained that the cost depends on factors such as whether the pistol is new, second-hand, or custom-made, adding that once an athlete reaches a certain level, companies often provide pistols for free.
\nManu Bhaker\u2019s Olympic triumph has propelled her into the spotlight, with fans and media houses closely following her every move.
\nLast week, she appeared for an interview with local Indian media, where she discussed her journey to the Paris Olympics and the overwhelming support she received after winning her medals.
\nWhen asked about her passion outside of shooting, she replied, \u201cThe love of my life is shooting, and I want to keep winning medals for India. I enjoy dressing up and other things, but shooting remains my priority.\u201d
\nDuring the same interview, Manu Bhaker also shared her strategy for managing emotions, saying, \u201cI get angry too, but I\u2019ve learned to channel my anger into something positive. It\u2019s essential for a sportsperson.\u201d
\nManu Bhaker wins bronze, India\u2019s first medal at paris 2024
\nEarlier in July, Manu Bhaker made history by winning the bronze medal in the women\u2019s 10m air pistol event, marking India\u2019s first medal at the Paris Olympics 2024.
\nManu Bhaker, a shooter from Jhajjar, Haryana, becomes the first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal in shooting.
\nManu Bhaker qualified for the final with a score of 580 points, placing third out of 45 competitors. In the final, she maintained her form and secured the bronze with a score of 221.7.
\nHer triumph comes after a challenging period, including a disappointing campaign at Tokyo where her pistol malfunctioned.
\nReflecting on her journey, Bhaker expressed immense gratitude, \u201cAfter Tokyo, I was very disappointed and it took me a long time to overcome that. I read the Bhagwat Gita and tried to do what I am supposed to do, leaving everything else to God.\u201d
\nHer mental toughness, developed with the help of her coach Jaspal Rana, played a crucial role. \u201cIndia deserves many more medals. The feeling is surreal, and it takes a lot of effort. I fought with all the energy I had in the final shot. Maybe I can get better in the next event.\u201d
\nManu Bhaker also thanked her supporters, sponsors, and coach, acknowledging their role in her success. \u201cThank you so much for sticking by me. This medal is for them. I am standing here strong because of their support,\u201d she added.
\nIndia last won an Olympic medal in shooting in 2012, and Bhaker\u2019s bronze ended a 12-year wait, opening the country\u2019s account in the Paris Games.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
New Delhi Indian Olympic shooter Manu Bhaker, who made history by winning two bronze medals at the Paris Olympics 2024, has clarified rumours surrounding the cost of her pistol. Mannu Bhaker became the first Indian athlete to claim multiple medals in a single edition of the Games, winning bronze in both the women\u2019s 10-metre air […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":433710,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-433687","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-sports"},"yoast_head":"\n