A video of Manu Bhaker's mother, Sumedha Bhaker, meeting javelin star Neeraj Chopra has gone viral, leading to a wave of online speculation. Many joked that Sumedha was assessing Neeraj as a potential match for her daughter. In response to the viral memes, Manu Bhaker’s father, Ram Kishan Bhaker, clarified that marriage is not on their minds as Manu is "still too young."
Ram Kishan Bhaker emphasized that Manu is not even of marriageable age, stating that the family is not considering her marriage at this time. He also commented on the viral video, noting that Sumedha Bhaker sees Neeraj Chopra as a son, dismissing any speculation of matchmaking.
Neeraj Chopra’s uncle also addressed the rumors, assuring that when Neeraj decides to marry, the entire country will be informed. He compared the situation to Neeraj's Olympic success, which made headlines across the nation.
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Both Manu Bhaker and Neeraj Chopra hail from Haryana and have achieved remarkable success in their respective sports. Manu is the most successful Indian woman shooter in history, while Neeraj made history at the Tokyo Olympics by becoming the first Indian athlete to win an Olympic title in athletics.
Recently, Manu Bhaker added to her accolades by winning a bronze medal in the women's 10m air pistol event at the 2024 Paris Olympics, making her the first Indian woman shooter to secure an Olympic podium finish.
Neeraj Chopra, the Tokyo 2020 champion, won a silver medal at the same Olympics, with a best throw of 89.45m. Despite his achievement, Neeraj expressed some dissatisfaction with his performance, citing issues with his technique and runway.
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