Shooting player and Paris Olympics double medallist Manu Bhaker recently visited Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar and his family at his home in Mumbai. Manu was accompanied by her parents, Ram Kishan Bhaker and Sumedha Bhaker, during this special visit to meet Sachin and his wife, Anjali Tendulkar.
Sharing the memorable moment
Manu shared glimpses of her meeting with the ‘Mumbai Maestro’ on social media, expressing her gratitude for the experience. She captioned the photo, “The one and only Sachin Tendulkar, sir! Feeling blessed to share this special moment with the cricketing icon! His journey motivated me and many of us to chase our dreams. Thank you, sir, for unforgettable memories!” She posted these words on the social media platform ‘X’.
Historic achievement
Manu Bhaker made history by becoming the first Indian to win two individual Olympic medals since Independence. The Indian shooter clinched a bronze medal in the women’s 10m air pistol event and another bronze in the mixed team 10m air pistol event with shooter Sarabjot Singh.