Olympic Shooters Find Culinary Comfort at Chateauroux's Indian Restaurants

Chateauroux has transformed into a mini India, welcoming Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker and other shooters. The shooters, who have achieved their highest-ever Olympic tally, find solace in local Indian restaurants 'Taj Mahal' and 'Bombay'. Restaurateurs share their experiences serving the athletes, making their stay memorable.

Chateauroux has become a culinary haven for Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker and other shooters, offering them a taste of India in the form of the 'Taj Mahal' and 'Bombay' restaurants amidst 'barely survivable' Games Village food.

Breaking a 12-year medal drought, the shooters have secured their highest-ever tally of three bronze medals at the Olympics. Manu Bhaker has notably become the first Indian athlete post-Independence to win two medals at a single edition.

Pioneering this comfort are Atif Noman and Nazim Uddin, co-owners of 'Taj Mahal,' who recall serving traditional Indian dishes to the athletes. Noman fondly remembers the joy of serving Manu her favorite delicacies, while Uddin reminisces about the restaurant's founding and the significance of its name.

The 'Bombay' restaurant, managed by Mohammed Hamza, also shares in this hospitality, frequently offering complimentary items to their Indian patrons. Both restaurants have become sanctuaries for the athletes, who appreciate this 'home away from home' during the intense competition.

(With inputs from agencies.)