Manu Bhaker was welcomed at Delhi airport, created history in Paris Olympics

Double Olympic medalist Manu Bhaker has returned to India today. Manu Bhaker, a resident of Jhajjar in Haryana, created history by winning two medals at the Paris Olympics. Manu Bhaker was given a warm welcome at Delhi Airport (Indira Gandhi International Delhi Airport). From here he will go to the Sports Ministry. Manu won bronze medals in women's individual 10m air pistol and mixed event with Sarabjot Singh. He is the first Indian to win two medals in the same Olympics. Manu will be India's flag bearer at the closing ceremony of the Paris Olympics. Manu will return to Paris for the closing ceremony on Sunday.

People including parents reached the airport

There is a video in which Manu's parents are seen arriving at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi confirming her return to India. Crowds have gathered outside the airport to welcome and felicitate the 22-year-old for her historic achievements at the Paris Olympics.

Historic victory and celebration

Manu Bhaker created history by becoming the first Indian woman shooter to win an Olympic medal by winning a bronze medal in the individual 10m air pistol event. She then won another bronze medal in the mixed team 10m air pistol event with Sarabjot Singh. Bhaker was felicitated by International Olympic Committee (IOC) member and Reliance Foundation chairperson Nita Ambani at the India House in Paris along with the shooter and fellow bronze medalist.

Manu Bhaker will be the flag bearer for India

Manu Bhaker will be India's flag bearer at the closing ceremony of the Olympic Games. This role is a significant honour for any athlete. Manu Bhaker said, “I am blessed. This will be an opportunity of a lifetime and I will cherish it for as many years as possible in my sporting career. It will be an honour of a lifetime. I will always cherish it.”