Manu Bhaker, who brought glory to the nation with two bronze medals at the Paris Olympics in the women’s 10m air pistol and 10m air pistol mixed team events alongside Sarabjot Singh, recently had a lighthearted blooper while receiving the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award. The event, held at Rashtrapati Bhawan, saw the presence of India’s top athletes, with President Draupadi Murmu presenting the prestigious honor.
Manu Bhaker’s Blooper at Rashtrapati Bhawan
A video circulating on social media captured Manu Bhaker, looking elegant in a red saree paired with a black-toned coat, standing as her achievements were announced. However, a slight pause in the announcement caused Manu to mistakenly step forward to receive the award prematurely. Realizing the announcement wasn’t complete, she quickly stopped and composed herself with grace, turning the moment into an endearing highlight.
President #DroupadiMurmu presents the prestigious Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award to shooter @realmanubhaker at the National Sports Awards 2024. #Shooting #NationalSportsAwards @Media_SAI @IndiaSports pic.twitter.com/OruucHTX3p
— DD News (@DDNewslive) January 17, 2025
Manu Reacts to Receiving the Khel Ratna Award
Expressing her joy, Manu called receiving the Khel Ratna Award a tremendous honor. In a conversation with ANI, she shared how this recognition motivates her to strive for even greater accomplishments. Manu, who has been intensively training for the past two and a half months, revealed she is preparing for upcoming competitions scheduled for the end of this month and next month. She remarked,
“It is an honour to receive the Khel Ratna. It is one of the biggest honours in the country. This will inspire me to work harder in the future and win more medals for the country. On her return to competitions. I have been training for the last two and a half months regularly. Competitions are coming end of this month and next month.”
Viral Video Featuring Manu Bhaker’s Mother and Neeraj Chopra
During the Paris Olympics, a video of Neeraj Chopra interacting with Manu Bhaker’s mother garnered significant attention, sparking light-hearted rumors about Manu and Neeraj. However, the families promptly dismissed these speculations. Manu’s father clarified that Neeraj is regarded as a son by her mother.
In an interview, Manu addressed the buzz, stating she had no idea about the conversation between her mother and Neeraj and emphasized that their meetings since 2018 have been limited to professional events.
What are your thoughts on Manu Bhaker’s charming oops moment?