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Talent is not a problem. We need belief: Manu Bhaker

Talent is not a problem. We need belief: Manu Bhaker

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

'We women can do a lot of things.'

NRAI Aims To Introduce Shooting To Lakhs Of Students

NRAI Aims To Introduce Shooting To Lakhs Of Students

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) is set to introduce approximately 7.5 lakh school students to the sport of shooting as part of its 75th foundation anniversary celebrations.

'A historic medal': Modi hails Manu Bhaker's bronze

'A historic medal': Modi hails Manu Bhaker's bronze

Rediff.com28 Jul 2024

From PM Modi to sporting icons, India rejoice Manu Bhaker's historic Olympic medal

Manu Bhaker reveals her plans for a triumphant return

Manu Bhaker reveals her plans for a triumphant return

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

Bhaker said that her break from the shooting after Olympics was pre-decided by her and her coach Jaspal Rana.

India Aims To Be A Top 10 Sporting Nation By 2030

India Aims To Be A Top 10 Sporting Nation By 2030

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has urged Indian shooters to support the country's goal of becoming a top-10 global sporting power within a decade. The NRAI marked its 75th anniversary with a plan to introduce shooting to 7.5 lakh youth through grassroots outreach.

National Shooting Trials: Manu Bhaker back with a bang!

National Shooting Trials: Manu Bhaker back with a bang!

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

Double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker made a strong return to competitive shooting to finish third in the women's 25m pistol at the national selection trials.

Manu Bhaker's heartfelt message for Neeraj Chopra

Manu Bhaker's heartfelt message for Neeraj Chopra

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

Manu Bhaker penned a message of support for fellow double Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra after he revealed that he competed in the Diamond League season finale with an injury.

SEE: Manu Bhaker returns to grand welcome in Delhi

SEE: Manu Bhaker returns to grand welcome in Delhi

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

People gathered at the airport long before her arrival and they celebrated Manu Bhaker's feat with song and dance, beating of drums and holding banners.

Esha Singh secures gold, sets world record at ISSF World Cup

Esha Singh secures gold, sets world record at ISSF World Cup

Rediff.com27 May 2026

Esha Singh won gold in the women's 25m pistol final at the ISSF World Cup in Munich, setting a new world record score of 43. This is India's first medal at the Munich World Cup.

How Esha Singh's Olympic Experience Shaped Her Shooting Success

How Esha Singh's Olympic Experience Shaped Her Shooting Success

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

Indian shooter Esha Singh credits her mental fortitude, developed after the Paris Olympics, for her recent success, including a world-record gold at the ISSF World Cup in Munich.

Olympic medalist Manu Bhaker finds peace at Golden Temple

Olympic medalist Manu Bhaker finds peace at Golden Temple

Rediff.com14 Sep 2024

Manu Bhaker, who has already achieved remarkable success at a young age, scripted history when she became the first Indian to win two medals at the same Olympics.

Manu Bhaker: Is this just the beginning?

Manu Bhaker: Is this just the beginning?

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

Manu Bhaker hopes her Paris feat is just the start for India's women athletes

Young Shooter Parth Mane Impresses At ISSF World Cup

Young Shooter Parth Mane Impresses At ISSF World Cup

Rediff.com27 May 2026

Young Parth Rakesh Mane finished seventh in the men's 10m air rifle competition at the ISSF World Cup in Munich. The 18-year-old shooter from Maharashtra also broke the junior national record in qualification. Other Indian shooters participated in the event, with mixed results.

Inside Manu Bhaker's Beautiful Home

Inside Manu Bhaker's Beautiful Home

Rediff.com6 Jan 2025

Manu Bhaker's home is a heartfelt tribute to her parents, seamlessly blending minimalism with personal touches.

Gambhir, SKY, Kohli extend Republic Day wishes

Gambhir, SKY, Kohli extend Republic Day wishes

Rediff.com26 Jan 2026

Top personalities from the India's sporting fraternity took to social media to commemorate the country's 77th Republic Day, extending their Republic Day wishes on Monday.

Double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker SNUBBED for Khel Ratna award?

Double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker SNUBBED for Khel Ratna award?

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

Manu Bhaker has been shockingly ignored for this year's Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award, a top sports ministry source has asserted

Olympics: Manu Bhaker-Sarabjot win mixed team bronze

Olympics: Manu Bhaker-Sarabjot win mixed team bronze

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh won India's second medal at the Paris Olympic Games on Tuesday.

Sangwan beats Manu Bhaker in women's 25m pistol

Sangwan beats Manu Bhaker in women's 25m pistol

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

Rhythm Sangwan emerged victorious in the women's 25m pistol event at the Rifle/Pistol National Selection Trials in New Delhi, defeating double Olympic medalist Manu Bhaker in a shoot-off.

Maybe lapse on my part: Manu Bhaker on Khel Ratna snub

Maybe lapse on my part: Manu Bhaker on Khel Ratna snub

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

Manu Bhaker on Tuesday admitted that "there has been a lapse may be on my part" while filing nominations

The catalysts of Manu Bhaker's successful Olympics...

The catalysts of Manu Bhaker's successful Olympics...

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

Coach Jaspal Rana and confidence made all the difference to Manu Bhaker's Paris Olympics campaign

Khel Ratna honour for Manu Bhaker, Gukesh

Khel Ratna honour for Manu Bhaker, Gukesh

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

Shooter Manu Bhaker won two bronze medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics while Gukesh was crowned the World Chess Champion in Singapore, last month.

'This medal was long due for India': Manu Bhaker

'This medal was long due for India': Manu Bhaker

Rediff.com28 Jul 2024

Took me a long time to get over Tokyo, feels surreal right now: Manu Bhaker

When double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker met Sonia Gandhi

When double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker met Sonia Gandhi

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

Sources said Gandhi congratulated Bhaker on her historic feat and wished her for her future endeavours.

India's Pistol and Rifle Shooters Set Sights on ISSF World Cup Dominance

India's Pistol and Rifle Shooters Set Sights on ISSF World Cup Dominance

Rediff.com5 Apr 2026

Indian pistol and rifle shooters are determined to continue their winning streak at the ISSF World Cup in Granada, Spain, despite missing key players.

Asian C'ships: Manu Misses Gold in Thrilling Shoot-Off

Asian C'ships: Manu Misses Gold in Thrilling Shoot-Off

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

Manu Bhaker won silver in the women's 25m pistol at the Asian Shooting Championships after losing a dramatic shoot-off, while Esha Singh claimed bronze in New Delhi.

Manu Bhaker to take 3-month break; may skip World Cup

Manu Bhaker to take 3-month break; may skip World Cup

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

Manu Bhaker may skip October's World Cup in New Delhi as the ace pistol shooter has decided to take a three-month break, her coach Jaspal Rana said.

India Basketball League Set To Launch In 2027

India Basketball League Set To Launch In 2027

Rediff.com8 May 2026

The India Basketball League (IBL), backed by former NBA stars, is set to launch in 2027 with the aim of building a professional basketball ecosystem in India. The league hopes to tap into India's expanding youth culture and create a sustainable professional structure for Indian basketball.

Sreejesh to join Manu Bhaker as India's flag-bearer

Sreejesh to join Manu Bhaker as India's flag-bearer

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

IOA President PT Usha said Sreejesh was "both an emotional and popular choice within the IOA leadership".

Asian Shooting Championship: Suruchi Singh-Samrat Rana win air pistol team silver

Asian Shooting Championship: Suruchi Singh-Samrat Rana win air pistol team silver

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

Suruchi Singh and Samrat Rana scored 479.6 -- a new World and Asian junior record -- but Uzbekistan clinched gold with a world-record 481.3 at in the 10m air pistol mixed team event at the Asian Championship.

ISSF WC: Can Manu Bhaker make history in Buenos Aires?

ISSF WC: Can Manu Bhaker make history in Buenos Aires?

Rediff.com26 Mar 2025

The first batch of 22 Indian shooters, accompanied by 13 support staff, has departed for Buenos Aires to compete in the first ISSF World Cup of the year.

Manu Bhaker leads but THIS shooter stole the show

Manu Bhaker leads but THIS shooter stole the show

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

Asian Games and Youth Olympics gold medallist Saurabh Chaudhary finished third in the men's 10m air pistol competition at the national selection trials.

Manu Bhaker only bright spot on dismal day for India's shooters

Manu Bhaker only bright spot on dismal day for India's shooters

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

Indian shooters eliminated in qualification of 10m air rifle mixed event

From Haryana Academy to Asian Champion: The Making of Priya Ghanghas

From Haryana Academy to Asian Champion: The Making of Priya Ghanghas

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

Priya Ghanghas's journey from a small boxing academy in Haryana to becoming the Asian Boxing Champion is a testament to dedication, talent, and a coach's unwavering belief.

Manu Bhaker's next challenge: Balancing fame and focus

Manu Bhaker's next challenge: Balancing fame and focus

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

With millions of dollars set to come her way via cash rewards and endorsements, maintaining focus solely on sport can be a challenge.

Decoding the Manu Bhaker-Jaspal Rana bond

Decoding the Manu Bhaker-Jaspal Rana bond

Rediff.com18 Aug 2024

Manu Bhaker and Jaspal Rana are chalk and cheese when it comes to their individual personalities

Why Manu Bhaker pulled out of World Cup Final in Delhi

Why Manu Bhaker pulled out of World Cup Final in Delhi

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

Double Olympic-medallist Manu Bhaker opted for a three-month rest following her exploits at the Paris Games.

No rest for Manu Bhaker as she sets sights on 2028 Olympics

No rest for Manu Bhaker as she sets sights on 2028 Olympics

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

Paris Olympics double medallist pistol shooter Manu Bhaker on Wednesday said that she has already set her sights on the 2028 Los Angeles Games

Why Manu Bhaker wants India to boycott CWG 2022

Why Manu Bhaker wants India to boycott CWG 2022

Rediff.com23 May 2022

Talking about the Junior World Cup, Bhaker said this tournament was very special for her.

Before Manu Bhaker, there was Norman Pritchard

Before Manu Bhaker, there was Norman Pritchard

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

Norman Pritchard: Colonised India's first athlete to win 2 medals in same Olympics

Paris Olympics: Manu Bhaker blazes into 25m pistol final

Paris Olympics: Manu Bhaker blazes into 25m pistol final

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

She is just two points behind leader Veronika Major of Hungary, who shot an aggregate of 592 (294 and 298) which helped her equal the Olympic record.