Manu Bhaker made history at the Paris Olympics by winning two bronze medals in the 10-meter air pistol women’s event and the 10-meter air pistol mixed event.
On Tuesday, Indian Ambassador to France Jawed Ashraf hosted Olympic bronze medallist Manu Bhaker and her coach Jaspal Rana at his residence in Paris. In a post on social platform X, Ashraf wrote, “Pleased to host @realmanubhaker & coach @jaspalrana2806 at the embassy residence against the iconic backdrop of the Eiffel. Mature, wise, grounded, witty. Focused and committed. More success & glory ahead for her. Learned much from her. Will surely inspire a generation.
Pleased to host @realmanubhaker & coach @jaspalrana2806 at the embassy residence against the iconic backdrop of the Eiffel.
Mature, wise, grounded, witty. Focused and committed.
More success & glory ahead for her.Learnt much from her. Will surely inspire a generation. pic.twitter.com/qCmv7jGc4a
— Jawed Ashraf (@JawedAshraf5) August 6, 2024
During the meeting, Ashraf gifted Bhaker an English translation of the Bhagavad Gita, noting her significant achievements at the Paris Olympics. “A lifetime of inspiration from a timeless and universal treasure of great wisdom,” Ashraf wrote, explaining that the gift was a spontaneous gesture after Bhaker showed interest in the book. He also inscribed a personal message in it upon her request.
Additionally, the Indian ambassador presented Bhaker with two coffee table books on Paris, including one by Henri Cartier Bresson.
Manu Bhaker has also been named India’s flagbearer for the closing ceremony of the Paris Olympics, where she will lead the Indian contingent. Bhaker expressed her gratitude to X, saying, “It is an honor and privilege to be named as India’s flagbearer for the Closing Ceremony of the Paris Olympics. Leading the outstanding Indian contingent with the tricolor in my hands with millions around the world watching is a truly humbling opportunity and one that I will cherish forever. I am grateful to The IOA for considering me worthy of this honor, and I look forward to raising the Indian flag with immense pride. Jai Hind!
