New Delhi: Double Olympic medallist in shooting, Manu Bhaker, expressed her feelings after receiving a warm welcome at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi on Wednesday following the shooter's outstanding performance with two medals.
Bhaker's coach, Jaspal Rana, also accompanied her. Bhaker showed a glimpse of her medals to the fans who welcomed her.
Manu Bhaker returns home with two medals
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➡️Shooter Manu Bhaker returns to India after winning two Olympic medals in Paris
➡️A rousing welcome at Delhi International Airport
➡️Thousands of fans welcome her
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"I am so happy to get so much love here..." Bhaker said.
Bhaker opened India's medal tally in the ongoing Olympics after she secured third place in the women's individual 10m Air pistol event, becoming the first-ever woman shooter to win an Olympic medal for India. Following that, Sarabjot Singh and Bhaker won the bronze medal in the 10m air pistol (mixed team) event, which was India's first-ever shooting team medal.
Bhaker will return to Paris on August 10 as she is the flag bearer of the Indian contingent during the closing ceremony of the games. (with Agency inputs)