Manu Bhaker Champions Equal Opportunity in Sports
Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker addresses her recent performance dip at the ISSF World Championships, emphasizing her team's success and advocating for initiatives like ASMITA to inspire women in sports. Bhaker also highlights the accomplishments of specially-abled athletes and the need to change rural attitudes towards women in sports.
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Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker acknowledged her underwhelming performance at the ISSF World Championships, underscoring the unpredictable nature of competitive sports. Bhaker stressed her pride and support for her compatriots who secured medals for India.
Reflecting on her performance and addressing a gathering, Bhaker applauded specially-abled athletes, citing them as profound inspirations. She commended them for their resilience, emphasizing the importance of continued support for these athletes.
At the ASMITA initiative launch, aimed at encouraging women's participation in sports, Bhaker spoke passionately about transforming rural perceptions. She highlighted the critical role of equal opportunities for women athletes and the successes they've achieved at recent Olympics.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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