Source : DNA INDIA NEWS
The news of this tragic loss has sent shockwaves through the sporting community, as Bhaker is celebrated not just for her achievements but also for inspiring young athletes across India
In a tragic incident, Olympic bronze medalist Manu Bhaker’s maternal grandmother and uncle lost their lives in a road accident in Haryana’s Charkhi Dadri on Sunday, as reported by PTI. Assistant Sub-Inspector Suresh Kumar stated, “We received information about a collision between a car and a scooty. Both individuals on the scooty died on the spot. The car’s driver was not present at the scene.”
VIDEO | Haryana: International shooting star Manu Bhaker’s maternal grandmother and maternal uncle die in a accident in Charkhi Dadri.
ASI Suresh Kumar informs, “We got the information about the accident about a collision of a car and a scooty. Both the persons on the scooty… pic.twitter.com/U6wFpgiVaz
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As of now, neither Manu Bhaker nor her family has issued a statement regarding the incident.
Manu Bhaker, the shooting star, made history at the 2024 Paris Olympics by winning two bronze medals. She became the first athlete from independent India to secure two medals in a single Olympic edition. Bhaker’s impressive performances came in the 10m air pistol individual and mixed team events.
Recently, she was honoured with the prestigious Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award at the National Sports Awards ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan. She shared the stage with teenage chess sensation D Gukesh, who also received the award.
The news of this tragic loss has sent shockwaves through the sporting community, as Bhaker is celebrated not just for her achievements but also for inspiring young athletes across India. Further updates on the accident investigation are awaited.
SOURCE : DNA NEW
