Bhaker named BBC Indian Sportswoman of Year

Manu Bhaker wins BBC Sportswoman of the Year award
Star Indian pistol shooter Manu Bhaker was honoured with the BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year award for her remarkable performance at the Paris Olympics, where she secured two bronze medals. The award,
Bhaker named BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year
Olympic shooter Manu Bhaker has been named BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year for 2024 after a global public vote. The 22-year-old was recognised for her historic achievement in becoming the first Indian woman to win two medals at a single Olympic Games.
Paris Olympics’ double bronze-medallist Manu Bhaker named BBC Sportswoman of the Year
Manu Bhaker made history as the first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal in shooting, securing bronze in the women’s 10m air pistol event at the Paris Olympics 2024.
Manu Bhaker takes home BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year award for Olympic triumph
Manu was among five nominees for the award, alongside golfer Aditi Ashok, para shooter Avani Lekhara, India women’s cricket vice-captain Smriti Mandhana, and wrestler Vinesh Phogat — each recognised for their exceptional contributions to Indian sport.
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The other four nominees were golfer Aditi Ashok, shooter Avani Lekhara, cricketer Smriti Mandhana and wrestler Vinesh Phogat
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Indian boxing legend Mary Kom presented the BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year award to Paris Olympics shooting sensation Manu Bhaker on February 17, honouring her remarkable achievements, including two historic bronze medals at the Games,
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