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Manu Bhaker Meets Her Nani At Last

By REDIFF SPORTS
August 26, 2024 13:00 IST
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IMAGE: Manu Bhaker receives a grand welcome at her maternal grandparents' residence in Khanpur Khurd village in Jhajjar, Haryana. Photographs and video from Jhajjar: ANI

Double Olympic medalist Manu Bhaker received a hero's welcome when she arrived at her maternal grandparents' home in Jhajjar.

'I have come back after a long time. I am very happy to be here,' Manu said.

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The emotional welcome from her family and community was captured on video and quickly gained popularity on social media.

 

 

IMAGE: Congress MP Deepender Singh Hooda welcomes Manu Bhaker in Jhajjar.

"If we get better facilities in our village, then the children will go a long way. If we get stadiums and ranges, then the children can achieve success," Manu told reporters in Jhajjar.

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Lok Sabha MP Deepender Singh Hooda responded by committing to build top-notch facilities in Goria village, including a stadium and an international-level shooting range.

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IMAGE: Deepender Hooda and Manu Bhaker in Jhajjar.

"I will contribute Rs 25 lakhs from my Sansaad quota for the village's development and an additional Rs 1 lakh from my personal funds," Deepender Hooda promised.

Haryana will vote for a new assembly next month and the MP's father, former chief minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda hopes to lead the Congress to victory after two terms in the Opposition.

IMAGE: Manu Bhaker with Suryakumar Yadav. Photograph: Manu Bhaker/Instagram

Earlier, Manu got a few tips on cricket from Suryakumar Yadav.

Manu learnt to play a few shots while SKY got some training on how to hold the gun.

'Learning the techniques of a new sport with Mr. 360 of India!' Manu posted on Instagram.

 
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