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‘I shouldn’t have gone to the Olympics and won medals for the country’: Manu Bhaker devastated by Khel Ratna axe

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‘I shouldn’t have gone to the Olympics and won medals for the country’: Manu Bhaker devastated by Khel Ratna axe

Manu Bhaker’s father revealed what the twin medal winner from the Paris Olympics told him when her name wasn’t shortlisted for the Rajv Gandhi Khel Ratna award.
Manu Bhaker, the twin medal winner from the Paris Olympics 2024, is heartbroken to see her name missing from the shortlisted candidates for the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi Khel.

Ratna award. Bhaker, 22, became the first Indian athlete of the Independence era to win more than one medal at the Olympics when she bagged bronze each in the individual and mixed 10m air pistol events. Bhaker narrowly missed out on a hat-trick, finishing fourth in the 25m pistol event, but nevertheless created history for India.

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And yet, somehow, Bhaker was axed from the list of shortlisted candidates recommended by the sports ministry to the government. After the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, all seven Indian athletes who returned with a medal were awarded the Khel Ratna, but the same.

“Manu said she had applied on the portal. If that was the to case, then the committee must have considered her name. Whatever the situation, the federation has approached the ministry and requested the officials to include her name,” a source close to TOI said.

Ideally, a candidate has to put in his/her name to be considered for the award, but given the gravity of Bhaker’s achievement in Paris, she should have been an automatic pick. However, Manu has not been shortlisted despite applying for the award, leaving her and her father devastated.

Manu and her father upset

“The government must recognise her efforts. I spoke to Manu, and she was disheartened by all this. She told me, ‘I shouldn’t have gone to the Olympics and won medals for the country. In fact, I shouldn’t have become a sportsperson’,” Manu’s father, Ram Kishan Bhaker, told The Times of India.

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The backlash isn’t only confined to Bhaker. Many Indian sports fans have also lamented the decision, forcing the sports ministry to reconsider it. A report carried out by the TOI states that Bhaker may not be given the Khel Ratna Award after all, given all that has transpired over the last 24 hours.

Even outside of the Olympics, Bhaker’s achievements are arguably second to none. Between the Tokyo and Paris Games, Manu has won 17 gold medals, six silver medals, and five bronze medals across several shooting events, including the Shooting World Championship, the Shooting World Cup, the 2023 Asian Games, and the Junior World Championships, among many more.

Indian shooter Manu Bhaker expressed her devastation after being excluded from the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award list. Bhaker, who has consistently made the country proud with her remarkable performances, including winning medals at the Commonwealth Games and World Cup events, felt deeply hurt by the decision.

The Khel Ratna, India’s highest sporting honor, is awarded annually to athletes who have shown exceptional performance in their respective fields. Bhaker’s exclusion has sparked debate on the fairness and transparency of the selection process. Her supporters, including sports enthusiasts and fellow athletes, have raised their voices, questioning the oversight.

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For Bhaker, the emotional impact of the decision is clear. She has always been a fierce competitor, representing India on the international stage. Despite this setback, she remains determined to continue pursuing excellence in her sport, though the recognition from the nation’s sporting authorities remains a source of frustration for her.

The situation has sparked broader conversations about the recognition of athletes and the importance of acknowledging their contributions to national pride.

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At a birthday party, Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani draw attention with stunning outfits.

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At a birthday party, Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani draw attention with stunning outfits.

Last night in Mumbai, all the prominent figures from Bollywood attended producer Ashvini Yardi’s birthday celebration. The celebration was attended by a number of celebrities, including Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar, Sonakshi Sinha, Kartik Aaryan, Ekta Kapoor.

Riteish Deshmukh, and Genelia D’Souza, in addition to the rumoured coupling of Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani. Sidharth and Kiara smiled for photographers outside the venue while wearing fashionable outfits.

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Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani turned heads at a star-studded birthday party with their impeccable fashion choices and undeniable chemistry. The Bollywood power couple, known for their on-screen and off-screen charisma, made a stylish appearance that left fans and photographers.

The two actors frequently spend out together, and this party was one of those times even if they haven’t totally embraced their connection. Scroll down to see their outfits for the affair. Meanwhile, Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani have confessed their relationship while appearing in several episodes of Koffee With Karan season.

Celebrities flocked to Mumbai on Monday to celebrate Ashvini Yardi’s birthday with a star-studded party. In the same car, Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani also made their way to the celebration and posed for photos with photographers outside the venue. Sidharth complemented Kiara’s star-studded.

event attire of a halter crop top and shimmering skirt by wearing jogging trousers and a casual denim tee. Particularly chic was Kiara’s attire for the event, which we adored. On social media, numerous paparazzi accounts posted videos of the two celebrities. Speaking of Kiara’s glitzy attire, the Shershah actor wore a fashionable crop top with a butterfly design. The white blouse has a figure-hugging fit, an asymmetrical hem, a bare-back design with ties on the back, and a halter-style plunging V neckline.

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Kiara paired it with a golden-colored shimmering skirt with a flowy style, wide high-rise waistline, and pleated accents at the ankle-length hem. She accessorised the look with bold rings, yellow box-shaped hoops, and black strappy high heels. Open hair with a centre part, a neutral lip colour, and dewy makeup completed the look.

Sidharth, on the other hand, posed with Kiara while wearing an acid-washed denim collared shirt with full-length sleeves that were folded in and front patch pockets. His outfit for the occasion included a chic watch, grey baggy pants, high-top white lace-up sneakers, a centre-parted hairstyle, and a clean-shaven face.

Meanwhile, Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani have sort of confessed their relationship while appearing in several episodes of Koffee With Karan season 7. In the 2021 movie Shershaah, the two celebrities were spotted together.

Riteish Deshmukh, and Genelia D’Souza, in addition to the rumoured coupling of Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani. Sidharth and Kiara Sidharth, on the other hand, posed with Kiara while wearing an acid-washed denim collared shirt with full-length sleeves that were folded in and front patch pockets.

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His outfit for the occasion included a chic watch, grey baggy pants, high-top white lace-up sneakers, a centre-parted hairstyle, and a clean-shaven face. smiled for photographers outside the venue while wearing fashionable outfits. The two actors frequently spend out together, and this party was one of those times even if they haven’t totally embraced their connection. Scroll down to see their outfits for the affair.

Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani turned heads at a star-studded birthday party with their impeccable fashion choices and undeniable chemistry. The Bollywood power couple, known for their on-screen and off-screen charisma, made a stylish appearance that left fans and photographers in.

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