Olympic medalist Manu Bhaker names her favorite Indian cricketers
India's Olympic medalist Manu Bhaker has named her favorite sports personalities in a recent interview with Cosmopolitan magazine. The 22-year-old shooting star, who made history at the 2024 Paris Olympics, expressed admiration for Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt and Indian cricket stalwarts Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni, and Virat Kohli. She also shared her aspirations to contribute significantly to Indian sports and support budding athletes with her knowledge and experience.
Bhaker's admiration for Bolt and Indian cricket icons
Bhaker, who is currently on a break after her remarkable performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics, answered a question regarding her a sportsperson she would want to spend a day with. She expressed her admiration for Bolt, stating that she has read his book multiple times and is familiar with his journey. Regarding Indian sports personalities, Bhaker named Tendulkar, Dhoni, and Kohli as her favorites.
Bhaker's historic achievements at Paris Olympics
Shooter Manu opened India's account at the Paris Games on July 28. She won the bronze medal in the women's 10m air pistol final. Manu became India's first-ever female shooter with an Olympic medal. She won another bronze medal along with Sarabjot Singh in the air pistol mixed team event. The former became India's first-ever athlete with multiple medals at an Olympics post independence.
Bhaker's vision for the future of Indian sports
Bhaker also shared her vision for the future of Indian sports in the interview. "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," she said. Bhaker expressed her desire to share her knowledge and experience with upcoming athletes, showing her commitment toward nurturing future talent.
