While Paris Olympics 2024 concluded on August 11, 2024, India's performance at the Games was both bitter and sweet. Neeraj Chopra and Manu Bhaker were two athletes among of 6 Indian medal holders who made India's run at paris Olympics sweet. While Neeraj Chopra won silver at Paris Olympics 2024 in Men's Javelin final, Manu Bhaker won bronze in 25m pistol shooting & mixed category of pistol shooting. It means Manu won two medals for India at Paris Olympics 2024. In the meanwhile, Neeraj Chopra's video with Manu Bhaker's mother went viral on social media. Many fans peculated that Neeraj Chopra and Manu Bhaker may be tying the knot soon and hance, the shooter's mother was interacting with India's Olympic hero.
Not only this, a few hours later, another video went viral on social media in which Neeraj Chopra and Manu Bhaker were seen talking to each other alone. This was enough for fans to reach to a conclusion that Neeraj Chopra and Manu Bhaker are marrying each other. However, Neeraj Chopra-Manu Bhaker marriage rumors are only rumors as of now.
Talking about Neeraj Chopra & Manu Bhaker's mother video first, the shooter's mother Sumedha was seen holding Neeraj's hand and placing it on her head. Sumedha can be heard telling Neeraj that he should not be disappointed with the silver. He has to work harder than this. Sumedha reportedly said, 'Don't think of quitting the game like my daughter. You still have a lot of game left in you.'
On this video, Manu Bhaker's father Ramkishan Bhaker was quoted by a news daily saying, "There was a long conversation between the two. Sumedha told Neeraj that he has to work harder."
On Neeraj Chopra & Manu Bhaker's marriage, the shooter's uncle refuted the claims as 'baseless'. He said, "Just like Neeraj brought the medal, all the countrymen got to know about it. Similarly, when the marriage takes place, everyone will come to know."
Manu Bhaker's father Ram Kishan was also quoted saying, "Manu is very young right now. She is not even of marriageable age. We are not even thinking about it right now." He further revealed that Manu's mother considers Neeraj as her son.
For the unversed, Manu Bhaker is 22-years-old and Neeraj Chopra is 26-years-old.