Olympic Medalist Addresses Khel Ratna Award Controversy

The recent controversy surrounding Indian shooting star Manu Bhaker‘s omission from⁢ the prestigious Khel⁤ Ratna awards has been resolved. ‍ Bhaker, a⁣ two-time Olympic medalist, took to social media to clarify the situation, attributing her exclusion to an oversight during the nomination process.

Bhaker’s remarkable achievements at‍ the Paris Olympics – two bronze medals in the 10m air pistol and the mixed team event – made her a frontrunner for the award. ​ She ⁣became the frist Indian athlete to⁣ win multiple medals in a single Olympic games.However, her‍ absence from the final list sparked outrage,‌ with her father, ⁤Ramkishan ⁢Bhaker, publicly expressing his disappointment and suggesting a procedural error led to the oversight.⁢ He even​ commented that a simple mistake in the nomination process might have cost his daughter the coveted award.

Bhaker’s social media post diffused the escalating situation. ⁣She stated that ‌a​ mistake was made ​during the nomination process for the Khel Ratna award. While acknowledging ‌the motivational aspect of such awards, she emphasized her primary focus ⁣remains on representing her country and ⁣achieving sporting ⁤excellence.In her⁣ own words, “It is my duty to compete for the nation and achieve ⁢great success.”

the incident highlights the importance of meticulous processes in awarding national⁢ honors and the intense scrutiny surrounding such recognitions. The controversy, while resolved, underscores the high expectations placed on India’s top athletes and the significant impact of national awards on their careers and public perception.

Manu ⁤Bhaker was ⁣omitted from the Khel Ratna⁤ awards due to an ⁢oversight during the nomination process. [1]



She became⁣ the first Indian athlete to win multiple medals in ‍a single ⁣Olympic Games when⁣ she‌ won two bronze medals at ⁢the‌ Paris Olympics in the 10m air pistol ‍and the mixed team⁣ event.

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