Manu Bhaker: Star shooter Manu Bhakar, who created history by winning Olympic medals twice, is now going to step into a new field. Manu, who is an accurate shooter on the playground, is contesting the elections this time. She will contest the election for the Athletes Committee of the International Shooting Sport Federation 2026-2030 (ISSF). A total of 10 veteran contenders are in the fray for the selection of four members of this very important committee that protects the interests of shooters at the global level.
After shooting, now preparation for leadership at administrative level
22 year old Manu Bhaker, who made India proud on the field with a pistol, is now going to become the voice of players all over the world. If Manu wins this election of ISSF's Athletes Committee, then she will be able to directly speak to the International Federation to improve the problems of shooters around the world, their rights and the rules of the game. It is a matter of great pride for sports lovers and the entire country that Manu has stepped forward for this big international position at such a young age.
10 strong contenders for 4 seats
It will not be so easy for Manu Bhaker to make a place in this special committee of ISSF, because he is facing a tough challenge from 9 veteran shooters from all over the world. A total of 10 players are trying their luck in this election field, out of which only the top 4 shooters on the basis of voting will get a chance to join the committee. The most important thing is that in this election, active and international shooters from all over the world will themselves vote and choose these 4 leaders.
Main reasons for Manu Bhaker's strong claim
Sports experts believe that Manu Bhaker's hopes of victory in this election are very high. The biggest reason behind this is her historic success in the Paris Olympics, where she has become a big name in the whole world by winning two medals at once. Also, from social media to sports corridors, he has tremendous popularity among the youth and athletes. The most important thing is that due to playing big tournaments like Commonwealth Games, World Cup and Olympics at a very young age, he has a very deep understanding of the ground problems of the players and the rules of the game.
What is ISSF Athletes Committee and why is it special?
The Athletes Committee of the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) acts as a bridge, connecting active players and the officials governing the sport. The main job of this committee is to ensure that the players' opinion is taken before making any changes in the rules of the game. Apart from this, this committee also directly participates in policy formulation in matters related to doping, mental health, training facilities and awards of athletes. If Manu wins this election, India's dominance on the international stage will become stronger.
In a media release, Bhakar said, “I have learned from playing on a big level what opportunities and difficulties players face. I believe that players should not be limited to just playing matches, but should also have a say in deciding the rules of the game and its future. My dream is that the rules of the game should not change frequently, players should get good opportunities to earn money and move ahead, their health and facilities should be taken full care of, and there should be a right place to listen to them. I want to create such an environment. I want every player to feel safe, strong and respected during his playing days and even after retirement.
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