Bhaker named BBC Indian Sportswoman of Year

Bhaker named BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year
Olympic shooter Manu Bhaker has been named BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year for 2024 after a global public vote. The 22-year-old was recognised for her historic achievement in becoming the first Indian woman to win two medals at a single Olympic Games.
Manu Bhaker named BBC Sportswoman of the Year after Paris double medal win
Manu Bhaker, India's shooting sensation, won the BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year after securing two historic bronze medals at the Paris Olympics, becoming the first Indian female shooter to achieve multiple Olympic podium finishes.
Paris Olympics’ double bronze-medallist Manu Bhaker named BBC Sportswoman of the Year
Manu Bhaker made history as the first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal in shooting, securing bronze in the women’s 10m air pistol event at the Paris Olympics 2024.
Indian Sportswoman of the Year marks five years of exceptional change
Now in its fifth year, there are very few awards that shine a light on women’s sport to this extent. Broadening the awards to include even more remarkable sporting talent made perfect sense and from 2021 we introduced Emerging Player of the Year, with Parasports Woman of the Year joining in 2023.
Manu Bhaker wins BBC Sportswoman of the Year award
Manu Bhaker named BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year for historic Olympic achievements, inspiring journey to success.
Manu Bhaker takes home BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year award for Olympic triumph
Manu was among five nominees for the award, alongside golfer Aditi Ashok, para shooter Avani Lekhara, India women’s cricket vice-captain Smriti Mandhana, and wrestler Vinesh Phogat — each recognised for their exceptional contributions to Indian sport.
Manu Bhaker named BBC Indian sportswoman of the Year 2024: A journey of ups & downs
The other four nominees were golfer Aditi Ashok, shooter Avani Lekhara, cricketer Smriti Mandhana and wrestler Vinesh Phogat
Shooter Lekhara wins BBC Para-sportswoman award
Shooter Avani Lekhara is named Para-sportswoman of the year at the BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year awards in Delhi.
Mary Kom presents Manu Bhaker with BBC Sportswoman of the year award
Indian boxing legend Mary Kom presented the BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year award to Paris Olympics shooting sensation Manu Bhaker on February 17, honouring her remarkable achievements, including two historic bronze medals at the Games,
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