Current Context : Shooter Manu Bhaker  is set to be India’s flag bearer at the Olympic closing ceremony in Paris on August 11.

ABOUT MANU BHAKAR

• Born on February 18, 2002 in Jhajjar, Haryana
• Sport: Shooting
• Discipline: Air Pistol
• Achievements : won two bronze medals at the Paris Games 2024
• Bronze medals: Shooting at the 2024 Summer Olympics – Team 10 metre air pistol.
• Gold medals: Shooting at the 2022 Asian Games – Women’s team 25 metre pistol.
• Awards : Arjuna Award for Shooting

Flag bearer : It is a prestigious honor that symbolizes national pride and achievement.

• It is awarded to athletes who have demonstrated exceptional performance and embody the spirit of the Games.
• Indian Representation : India’s participation in the Olympics and the selection of prominent athletes as flag bearers reflect the country’s evolving role and achievements in international sports.