Manu Bhaker’s new target: Making fluffy, round rotis at home during shooting break

After her stunning performance at the Paris 2024 Olympics, where she secured two bronze medals in the 10m air pistol women's event and the 10m air pistol mixed team event with Sarabjot Singh, Indian shooting star Manu Bhaker is enjoying some well-deserved time off. However, her break is anything but ordinary. The 22-year-old, who has captured the hearts of millions with her determination and skill, is making the most of her time away from the shooting range by immersing herself in family celebrations, revisiting hobbies, and even learning new skills like cooking.

Mastering the Art of Cooking

Bhaker also used this break to hone her culinary skills under the guidance of her mother. In a light-hearted Instagram story, she shared a video of herself cooking, humorously captioning it as her "mother’s cooking classes."

Celebrating Raksha Bandhan

Manu Bhaker’s social media has been abuzz with updates about how she’s spending her break. One of the highlights was her celebration of Raksha Bandhan, a festival that holds deep sentimental value in Indian culture. Bhaker shared pictures of the festive occasion on Instagram, giving her followers a glimpse into her personal life.

Manu Bhaker's 3-month break from shooting

After months of grueling training for Olympics, she is taking a much-needed three-month hiatus from shooting to allow her hand to heal completely. However, this period is far from a typical vacation. Manu continues to maintain her disciplined lifestyle, including waking up at 6 AM (a routine she admittedly dislikes) and engaging in yoga sessions to keep her mind and body in peak condition.

This break has also given Manu the opportunity to reconnect with hobbies that she had set aside due to her demanding training schedule. A multi-talented individual, Bhaker has a long list of interests ranging from horse riding and skating to Bharatnatyam and playing the violin.

Manu’s love for horse riding is particularly evident, as she mentioned eagerly awaiting the end of the Olympics to get back into the saddle. Despite her coach Jaspal Rana’s concerns about the risks involved, especially considering her injured hand, Bhaker is determined to pursue her passion. In addition to horse riding, Manu is also planning to engage in activities like skydiving and scuba diving.

She has resumed her Bharatnatyam classes, a classical Indian dance form that she deeply admires. Despite the challenges of balancing her training in France with her dance lessons, Manu is committed to mastering the art, with her instructor from Tamil Nadu providing personalized guidance.

Another passion that Manu is nurturing is playing the violin. A video of her playing the national anthem on the violin, gifted by her brother, went viral after her Olympic triumph.