Manu Bhaker, India’s shooting sensation who won two bronze medals at the Paris Olympics 2024, is making the most of her time off by indulging in her hobbies and spending quality time with her family.
During the festive occasion of Raksha Bandhan, Bhaker shared glimpses of her celebrations on social media. She posted a picture with her brother, symbolizing the traditional ritual of siblings blessing each other with gifts.
In another Instagram story, Bhaker showcased her culinary skills, hilariously captioning it as “making the right use of my holidays with classes from my mother.”
Beyond her shooting prowess, Bhaker has revealed her passion for martial arts. She plans to dedicate her time off to practicing this discipline, which she pursued as a teenager before transitioning to shooting.
“Now, I have some time off and I can probably do that (martial arts) again,” Bhaker told PTI. “I was not able to get that kind of time to invest myself into that. Finally, I can take time off for my hobbies, and I have many, many hobbies.”
Bhaker’s hobbies extend beyond martial arts to include horse riding, skating, fitness, and dance. She is particularly fond of Bharatnatyam, a classical Indian dance form.
“I was training in France, I wasn’t able to get time, not able to cope up with the (Bharatnatyam) classes,” said Bhaker, whose trainer is from Tamil Nadu.
Bhaker’s diverse interests and dedication to her hobbies demonstrate her well-rounded personality and her commitment to personal growth beyond her sporting achievements.
