Manu Bhaker Said “Shouldn’t Have Gone To Olympics, Won Medals”: Heartbroken Father

India’s ace shooter Manu Bhaker, who made historical past within the 2024 Paris Olympics by profitable two bronze medals, is heartbroken over the Khel Ratna snub. Manu claims that she had submitted her title within the on-line portal for the award, but didn’t make the 30-name shortlist. Manu, who’s the primary sportsperson from the nation to win two medals in the identical Olympic Games, is understandably disillusioned to see her title not being thought of for the best sports activities honour within the nation. In reality, her father has stated that he regrets placing her right into a sport like taking pictures. Should’ve, as a substitute, made her a cricketer.

In a chat with the Times of India, Manu Bhaker’s father took a pointy dig on the sports activities ministry and the committee finalising the listing of Khel Ratna nominees. While the ministry has stated that Manu did not submit her title for the award, the shooter contradicts it.

“I remorse placing her within the sport of taking pictures. I ought to have as a substitute made her a cricketer. Then, all of the awards and accolades would have come her approach. She received two Olympic medals in a single version, nobody has ever completed that. What else do you anticipate my youngster to do for the nation? The govt should recognise her efforts. I spoke to Manu, and he or she was disheartened by all this. She instructed me ‘I should not have gone to the Olympics and received medals for the nation. In reality, I should not have grow to be a sportsperson’,” Manu’s father instructed the paper.

It has additionally been reported that Manu submitted her title on the net portal. The sports activities ministry and the federation are stated to be in talks to totally perceive the matter.

“Manu stated she had utilized on the portal. If that was the case, then the committee should have thought of her title. Whatever the scenario, the federation has approached the ministry and requested the officers to incorporate her title,” the supply stated.

Manu has additionally reportedly utilized for the nation’s third and fourth-highest civilian awards – Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri, respectively. The purposes, as per the paper, have been submitted on the Padma awards portal on Sep 15.