It was a day of jubilation for Indians as Manu Bhaker, with ice-cool composure, banished the ghosts of Tokyo and kickstarted India’s medal tally at the Paris Olympics with a historic bronze in the women’s 10m air pistol event on Sunday. This momentous achievement made her the first Indian woman to win a shooting medal at the Olympics, ending a 12-year drought for an Olympic shooting medal.
Manu Bhaker’s journey to this triumph was anything but smooth. The Tokyo Olympics in 2021 saw her reduced to tears due to a malfunctioning pistol during qualifications. The heartbreak of Tokyo left her contemplating retirement. However, she emerged as a transformed athlete in Paris, showcasing remarkable resilience and determination. From the brink of quitting to clinching a historic bronze, Manu’s story is a testament to the spirit of redemption in sports.
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Social media erupted in celebration of her victory at the 2024 Games. People couldn’t help but draw humorous comparisons between their own lackluster achievements at 22 and Bhaker’s Olympic success, leading to a flood of witty memes and posts.
Here are some of the funniest memes:
Manu Bhaker me at 25at 22 pic.twitter.com/thvVLWIcdr— Abhishek (@MSDianAbhiii) July 28, 2024
22 yrs old 19 yrs oldManu Bhaker : Me : pic.twitter.com/FPreYpIH8g— Aaditya (@44dity4_) July 28, 2024
Manu Bhaker at 22 Me at 22 pic.twitter.com/3S7ZRr3YFI— Shivani Yadav (@sofiastrokss) July 28, 2024
Manu Bhaker me at 25at 22 pic.twitter.com/INItUcQ8Nt— Mansi Agarwal (@Manssssiiiii07) July 28, 2024
Manu Bhaker Me at 22at 22 pic.twitter.com/DwpNELiJv8— Sober (@Soberhere_) July 28, 2024
Manu Bhaker Me at theat the age ageof 22 of 22 pic.twitter.com/smJEPOtoqC— ANANT SHARMA (@UffYehLadka) July 28, 2024
In the final on Sunday, Manu Bhaker displayed unwavering confidence. When her name was announced at the shooting range, she managed to offer a smile to the TV cameras, much to the delight of the Indian audience cheering her on.
Throughout the eight-woman final, Bhaker’s consistency was evident as she maintained a top-three position. Korea’s Oh Ye Jin claimed Gold with a record-breaking total of 243.2, while her compatriot Kim Yeji took Silver with a score of 241.3.
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In the nail-biting final elimination round, Manu and Kim Yeji were neck and neck for the second spot. Manu showcased incredible grit, scoring 10.1 and 10.3 in her last two shots. Despite Kim’s scores of 9.7 and 9.8, she narrowly edged out Manu to take the silver.
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