Manu Bhaker Meets Sachin Tendulkar— Indian shooter Manu Bhaker, who made history by winning two bronze medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics, had a memorable meeting with cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar and his wife Anjali on Friday. Accompanied by her parents, Bhaker shared the joyous occasion with her family and captured the moment on Instagram.
Bhaker, a 22-year-old from Haryana, clinched bronze medals in both the women’s 10m air pistol and the mixed-team events, making her the first athlete from independent India to secure two medals in a single Olympics. Her achievement added to India’s total of six medals at the Paris Games.
Manu Bhaker Meets Sachin Tendulkar
In a series of Instagram posts, Bhaker proudly showcased her Olympic medals and shared her excitement about meeting Tendulkar, whom she described as her childhood hero. She expressed her gratitude and admiration in her caption: “The one and only Sachin Tendulkar sir! Feeling so lucky to share this special moment with the cricketing legend! His journey inspired me and many others to follow our dreams. Thank you, sir, for these unforgettable memories!”
During the meeting, Tendulkar presented Bhaker with a special memento, celebrating her remarkable accomplishment and inspiring journey. The interaction highlighted the mutual respect between two of India’s greatest sports icons from different fields.