VIDEO: Can’t wait to embrace Manu on her return, says mother Sumedha Bhaker

Her mother added that she would fulfill every demand of Manu’s and welcome her in a grand manner.

Published : Aug 04, 2024 15:26 IST , PARIS - 1 MIN READ

Indian shooter Manu Bhaker’s mother Sumedha Bhaker is proud of her daughter’s feat as she bagged an unprecedented two medals at the Paris Olympics and said she can’t wait to hug her on her return.

Her mother added that she would fulfill every demand of Manu’s and welcome her in a grand manner.

22-year-old Bhaker finished fourth in the women’s 25m pistol shooting event to cap a magnificent campaign in the ongoing Olympic Games.

The 22-year-old Bhaker shot 28 in the eight-women final to miss out on completing a hat-trick of medals in a single edition of the Games. She lost to Hungarian bronze medallist Veronika Major in the shoot-off.

Before Bhaker, no Indian athlete has claimed more than one medal at the same Olympics.

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