Double Olympic medalist and ace shooter Manu Bhaker marked India's 79th Independence Day with a heartfelt gesture that went beyond the shooting range. In a moving tribute, Bhaker shared a video on her official Instagram handle, playing the tune of the national anthem on a violin.

In her post, she wrote: "An attempt to play the tune that is closest to my heart this Independence Day. Each time I represent India, I wish to stand on the podium and listen to this. Generally, we sit and play the violin, but this time subconsciously, we stood up while playing the National Anthem. It's the admiration for our nation that cannot be put into words. Jai Hind!"

 

 

 

 

 

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Bhaker’s tribute comes just a year after a memorable campaign at the Paris Olympics, where she etched her name in history. She became the first Indian woman shooter to win an Olympic medal by securing bronze in the women’s individual 10m air pistol event, India's first medal of the Games. She followed it up by winning another bronze alongside Sarabjot Singh in the mixed 10m air pistol event, earning India its first-ever team medal in Olympic shooting.