Olympic Medallist Manu Bhaker’s Grandmother and Uncle Die in Road Accident in Haryana
In a tragic incident, Indian Olympic shooting star Manu Bhaker’s maternal grandmother and uncle lost their lives in a road accident on Sunday, January 19, 2025. The accident occurred on the Mahendragarh Bypass Road in Charkhi Dadri, Haryana, following a collision between a scooter and a Brezza car.
Accident Details
The victims were traveling on a two-wheeler when the crash took place. According to ASI Suresh Kumar, “We received information about the collision between a car and a scooter. Both the persons on the scooter died at the scene. The driver of the car fled and remains untraceable.” The police are actively investigating the case, and the bodies were sent to the civil hospital for post-mortem examination.
#WATCH | Haryana: Olympic medallist shooter Manu Bhaker's maternal uncle Yudhveer Singh and maternal grandmother Savitri Devi died in a road accident in Haryana's Charkhi Dadri today
— ANI (@ANI) January 19, 2025
More details awaited.
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Recent Recognition for Manu Bhaker
The tragedy unfolded just two days after Manu Bhaker was awarded the prestigious Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award by President Draupadi Murmu at the Rashtrapati Bhawan. Bhaker, at only 22 years old, has become a symbol of excellence and resilience in Indian sports.
Manu Bhaker’s Remarkable Olympic Journey
During the 2024 Paris Olympics, Manu Bhaker made history by becoming independent India’s first athlete to win two medals in a single edition of the Games. She earned a bronze medal in the women’s 10m air pistol event, becoming the first Indian woman shooter to secure an Olympic medal. Shortly after, she teamed up with Sarabjot Singh to claim another bronze in the 10m air pistol mixed team event—the first-ever shooting team medal for India at the Olympics.
Bhaker’s road to glory was not without challenges. After a disappointing debut in Tokyo 2021, she made a strong comeback with a team gold medal at the Asian Games. Reuniting with her coach, Jaspal Rana, Bhaker delivered one of the most memorable performances of her career in Paris.
A Community in Mourning
The tragic accident has left the local community and Bhaker’s supporters in deep mourning. The young shooter, who has consistently brought pride to the nation, now faces a personal loss amid her professional triumphs.
