Is Manu Bhaker marrying Neeraj? Shooter's father says 'still very...'
Following the highly competitive 2024 Paris Olympics, social media has been buzzing with rumors of a possible marriage between Indian athletes Manu Bhaker and Neeraj Chopra. The speculation was fueled by videos showing the two athletes and Bhaker's mother interacting at an event post-Games. However, these rumors have been dismissed by Bhaker's father, Ram Kishan, who stated that his daughter is not of marriageable age.
'Not even thinking about it right now...': Bhaker's father explained
In an interview with Dainik Bhaskar, Kishan clarified the nature of the relationship between his daughter and Chopra. He stated, "Manu is still very young. She is not even of marriageable age. Not even thinking about it right now." Kishan also explained that the bond seen in the videos was due to Bhaker's mother viewing Neeraj as a son, saying, "Manu's mother considers Neeraj like her son."
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Bhaker and Chopra's remarkable performances at the 2024 Paris Olympics
Both Bhaker and Chopra had successful performances at the Paris Games. Bhaker won two bronze medals in different shooting events, becoming the first Indian woman to win multiple medals in a single edition of the Olympics. Meanwhile, Chopra followed up his Tokyo Olympics gold medal with a silver in Paris, making him the first Indian athlete to win two Olympic medals in track and field.
Chopra's uncle commented on marriage rumors
On the other hand, Chopra's uncle also addressed the marriage rumors surrounding his nephew. He assured that when the time comes for Chopra to marry, everyone will be informed, just as they were when he won his Olympic medal. To revisit the viral videos everyone is discussing, they feature a conversation between Chopra and Bhaker's mother. The interaction sparked a flurry of speculation, with many suggesting that a marriage between the athletes might be on the horizon.
Bhaker's mother shared experience at Paris Olympics
Bhaker's mother, Sumedha, also spoke about her interaction with Chopra and other athletes at the Olympics. She expressed joy at meeting all the athletes and hoped they would continue to bring laurels to India. "When I went to Paris, I met the Hockey team, Aman Sehrawat, Neeraj Chopra...I was very happy for all of them. I just hope all these athletes keep winning medals and all the mothers of this nation will be happy," she said.
