Manu Bhaker Defends Displaying Olympic Medals Amid Social Media Criticism

The double Olympic medalist addresses trolls by showcasing her achievements and clarifies the cost of her shooting equipment.

Manu Bhaker, India’s double medalist at the 2024 Paris Olympics, has faced social media criticism for frequently displaying her medals.
Bhaker responded to the trolls by proudly showing all the medals she has won since childhood and encouraging others to pursue their dreams relentlessly.
She clarified that the cost of her air pistol ranges between ₹1.5 lakh and ₹1.85 lakh, debunking rumors that it was worth crores.
Bhaker emphasized that she carries her medals to events because organizers and fans request to see them, and she does so with pride.
At 22, Bhaker made history by becoming the first Indian woman to win an Olympic shooting medal and the first Indian athlete to win multiple medals in a single Olympic Games.