Manu Bhaker Calls for Higher Medal Standards After Paris Olympic Issues

The Indian shooter highlights concerns over peeling Olympic medals as she receives the Khel Ratna Award for her historic achievements.

Manu Bhaker, the first Indian woman shooter to win two Olympic medals, has criticized the quality of Paris Olympic medals after the top layer of her bronze medals began peeling within days of receiving them.
The International Olympic Committee has announced that damaged medals will be replaced by the Monnaie de Paris, identical to the originals.
Bhaker received the prestigious Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award from President Droupadi Murmu at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, alongside other notable athletes like chess champion D Gukesh and hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh.
The National Sports Awards ceremony also honored 32 athletes with the Arjuna Award, including a record 17 para-athletes following India's strong performance at the Paris Paralympics.
Looking ahead, Bhaker is training for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics with ambitions to improve her medal color and continue competing in both the 10m air pistol and 25m sports pistol events.