Manu Bhaker Opens Up On 'Controversial' Khel Ratna Snub; Calls It Her Fault | Details Inside
Manu Bhaker has opened up on her 'controversial' Khel Ratna snub, highlighting some key points in her viral tweet. Read below for details.
Manu Bhaker's 'controversial' Khel Ratna snub witnesses yet another exciting angle, as the multiple-times Olympic medalist has finally opened up on her situation, via a tweet from her official 'X' account.
The Paris Olympics 2024 star performer has stated that it is her duty to perform well for the nation and that, 'awards are merely motivation and not a goal'.
"With regards to ongoing issue for my nomination for the most prestigious khel ratna award- I would like to state that as an athlete my role is to play and perform for my country. Awards and recognition keeps me motivated but are not my goal. I believe there has been a lapse, maybe on my part while filing for the nomination which is being corrected. Irrespective of the award I shall remain motivated to win more medals for my country. It is a request to everyone, please do not speculate on this matter," wrote Manu Bhaker on X.
Here's a look at the viral tweet:
— Manu Bhaker🇮🇳 (@realmanubhaker) December 24, 2024
Manu Bhaker created history at the Paris Olympics 2024, where she became the first-ever Indian athlete to win two medals at a single Olympics, and is also the only Indian athlete alongside PV Sindhu to win more than one Olympic medal.
The Women's Air Rifle shooter's Khel Ratna snub was not taken well by her father, who lashed at the government for allegedly ignoring the achievements of her daughter.
READ HERE | Khel Ratna Omission: Manu Bhaker's Father Lashes Out At Committee, Ministry Says List 'Not Final'
Manu Bhaker's family is not the only one who took to social media to express their emotions, or state some clarity over the situation, as her coach Jaspal Rana too, went ahead and criticised the sports ministry for their lack of efforts in recognising the historic achievements of Manu Bhaker.
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