Did Manu Bhaker Inspire Future Olympic Champions on Olympic Day?

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Key Takeaways
- Manu Bhaker is a symbol of dedication and hard work.
- Her achievements have inspired countless aspiring athletes.
- Olympic Day celebrates the spirit of sports and perseverance.
- Support for athletes is crucial for the growth of sports in India.
- Indian shooting is on the rise, with successful performances on global platforms.
New Delhi, June 23 (NationPress) India's shining star for the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympic Games, Manu Bhaker, shared a motivational message on social media aimed at all aspiring Olympic champions, marking the occasion of 2025 Olympic Day, celebrated worldwide on Monday.
Manu captured the nation's heart with her remarkable performance in Paris, where she made history as the first Indian woman to achieve an Olympic medal in shooting, clinching a bronze in the women's 10m air pistol event. This achievement came just a day after she became the first female shooter in two decades to reach an Olympic final in an individual event.
Shortly thereafter, she partnered with Sarabjot Singh to win another bronze in the 10m air pistol mixed team event, establishing herself as the first athlete from independent India to earn two medals at a single Olympic Games.
“Every day, I express my gratitude to my fate and my gods for allowing me to fulfill the dreams of countless athletes. My shooting journey is just 9 years old, but I have been an athlete since I became aware. No dream is unattainable, and no goal is out of reach; the only fuel needed is honesty, hard work, and hope. To all aspiring Olympic champions, including myself, this is merely the beginning; we have so much more within us. Let's achieve it! Jai Hind! • #happyolympicday,” Manu shared on Instagram.
Every year on June 23 since 1948, Olympic Day is celebrated to honor the revival of the Olympic Games in Paris on June 23, 1894. It is also the day the International Olympic Committee (IOC) was formally established.
With the shooting team securing three out of six medals for India at the 2024 Olympics, the sport's popularity has soared across the nation, with athletes gaining significant recognition globally. Indian shooters continued their impressive ascent with a successful outing at the recent ISSF World Cup 2025 in Munich, where India claimed four medals: two gold and two bronze.