Olympian Manu Bhaker visits Golden Temple in Amritsar

Manu Bhaker, who won two bronze medals in shooting at the Paris Olympics, visited the Golden Temple today to pay obeisance. She also witnessed the retreat ceremony at the Wagah border with her family later in the evening.

Bhaker did parikrama and also performed sewa. Manu said she had come to Punjab for the first time and bowed down at the Golden Temple. “This was my first visit to the Golden Temple and it felt very nice,” she shared.

The Gurudwara Committee welcomed her by presenting her with a memento. Later, she also went to watch the Beating Retreat ceremony at Attari-Wagah border. Sharing her thoughts afterwards, she said, “I have come to Punjab for the first time. I had heard a lot about the Wagah border and wanted to see it for myself. It was a surreal experience to closely see the two countries, one my own and the other that was once a part of us,” she said. Manu Bhaker also interacted with Border Security Force (BSF) personnel and was given a tour of the border.

Reflecting on her experience, Manu Bhaker had an inspiring message for youth. “I would like to tell the youth that if you set a target, give your all to achieve it. God will be with you and you will achieve what you desire,” she said.

Manu Bhaker scripted history when she became the first Indian to win two medals for a same sport event at the same Olympics.