"I've already seen downfall, that phase developed patience": Manu Bhaker

Double Olympic medal winner and shooter Manu Bhaker said that the struggles she had faced early in her career have helped her develop patience and resilienceManu Bhaker scripted history in the Paris Olympics 2024 as she became the first Indian in the postIndependence era to clinch two medals in a single editionThe star shooter is least bothered about her critics and is simply focused on her careerI am really happy that I have already seen the downfall phase it has taught me a lot of patience It doesnt really bother me what people talk on the social media Honestly I dont need to cope up with that why would I need to do thatMy business is my sport I only need to focus on that Manu Bhaker told PTI videos in an exclusive interview on the sidelines of DAV United Sports Conclave here on SaturdayAlso ReadIND vs NZ 3rd Test Ajaz Patels sixwicket haul helps Kiwis register series sweepI want to thank people who have been there for me throughout my journey They have made sure that I am always ready mentally and physically I am also thankful to people who are really appreciating me thinking and talking about my journey keen to ask me about that People who are hating I dont think I really care about them she addedManu Bhaker is currently pursuing a Masters degree in Public Administration from Panjab University in Chandigarh She said that his break is just a pause which allows her to reset her goals for preparing herself for future competitionsWe Jaspal Rana and me are in touch and it is not a complete break So it is a break only from shooting and it is not a break where you can do whatever you want to do in lifeWe are in touch and we plan strategies that what we need to do in future and what things we want to focus for the future competitions camps what strategies we have to follow During my exams he made sure that nothing else is in my head At that time he wanted me to completely focus on studies she saidManu Bhaker said she hasnt compromised on her fitness during the breakI have kept a proper check on my fitness regularly During my exams I couldnt because I had requested for a special chance to appear in the exams I had like two exams back to back and this phase was very hectic But on and off I have been trying to follow my fitness drills she saidBhaker who was felicitated by the DAV United Foundation for her exemplary performance at the Paris Olympics thanked the organisers for their supportDAV has been like a family to me especially Amrinder Mann sir if it wasnt for him then I wouldnt have been a part of DAV family He was very adamant that I should join DAV and I am glad that I did it because not only my friends from shooting but I met a lot of new people here she concludedWith PTI Inputs