For making a 'fake' account to defend her, PV Sindhu calls fellow double Olympic medalist Manu Bhaker a 'sweetheart'

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Updated: Jul 31, 2024, 12:50 IST

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Indian shooter Manu Bhaker made history at the Paris Olympics by winning two bronze medals in the 10m air pistol events. She expressed admiration for PV Sindhu, revealing she once made a fake profile to defend Sindhu online. Sindhu responded warmly. Bhaker remains a contender in the 25m sports pistol event.

For making a 'fake' account to defend her, PV Sindhu calls fellow double Olympic medalist Manu Bhaker a 'sweetheart'

PV Sindhu and Manu Bhaker (Agencies Photo)

NEW DELHI: Indian shooter Manu Bhaker has made history at the Paris Olympics, winning two bronze medals and becoming the first Indian athlete from independent India to achieve this feat in a single edition of the Olympics. Her admiration for fellow Indian sports icon PV Sindhu emerged as a touching moment, garnering a warm response from the badminton star.
On July 28, Bhaker clinched a bronze medal in the women's 10m air pistol event, making her the first Indian woman shooter to win an Olympic medal.

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She continued her success by securing another bronze in the mixed team 10m air pistol event alongside Sarabjot Singh two days later.

In an interview with Sportstar, Bhaker expressed her long-standing admiration for Sindhu and revealed an endearing anecdote.

"I have always known the greats in Indian sports history. In my time, I have always known (PV) Sindhu and Neeraj (Chopra). I have always appreciated them for their hard work. There was this one time when I made a fake profile to defend Sindhu. Some haters commented, and I got so triggered that I made a fake account to defend her," Bhaker shared.

Upon learning about Bhaker's gesture, Sindhu responded with warmth and encouragement.

"Haha, what a sweetheart!!! Welcome to the 2 Olympic medal club Manu!! Way to go," Sindhu wrote on X.

Bhaker's dual triumphs in Paris highlight her capacity to excel under pressure, marking a significant turnaround from her challenging Olympic debut at Tokyo 2020, where a pistol malfunction led to a disappointing performance.
Her recent achievements have solidified her place in Indian sports history and exemplified her resilience and determination. Bhaker's journey continues as she remains in contention for another medal in the 25m sports pistol event, with the qualification round set for August 2.

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