15-year-old Indian cricketer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is under scrutiny after a post-match physical altercation with a Sri Lanka A player following India's Super Over defeat. The incident could lead to sanctions under the ICC Code of Conduct.
Manu Bhaker, the 24-year-old two-time Olympic bronze medallist from 2024 Paris Olympics, celebrated 10 years in competitive shooting with an emotional Instagram post reflecting on her journey from teenage prodigy to one of India's biggest sporting stars. She recalled her early obsession with the sport, her Commonwealth Games gold at age 16 in Australia, and difficult phases including fifth-place finishes at 2018 and 2023 Asian Games despite topping qualification. Her post came a day after an NRAI event where she was asked about cricket sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, sparking online debate about cricket narratives dominating other Indian sports.
Manu Bhaker, the 24-year-old Indian shooter who won bronze medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics, marked 10 years in competitive shooting with an emotional social media post reflecting on her journey from teenage prodigy to one of India's biggest sporting stars.
Manu Bhaker marked 10 years in competitive shooting with an emotional social media post, reflecting on her journey from a teenage prodigy to a two-time Olympic medallist at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The 24-year-old recalled her early obsession with the sport, her Commonwealth Games gold in 2018 at age 16, and difficult phases including fifth-place finishes at the 2018 and 2023 Asian Games despite topping qualification.
