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'Felt defeated so many times': Manu revisits journey amid Sooryavanshi row

Two-time Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker celebrated 10 years in shooting with an emotional Instagram post reflecting on her journey, setbacks and achievements. Bhaker recalled overcoming disappointments, including Asian Games near-misses, and revisited her 2018 Commonwealth Games gold. Her post came amid online debate after she was asked about teenage cricketer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi at an NRAI event.

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TOISA 2025 Shooting Nominees: Celebrating India’s sharpshooters who excelled on the global stage

The Times of India Sports Awards (TOISA) 2025 will honour India's top athletes in Lucknow on March 21, 2026. The event recognises performances from 2025, with a distinguished jury selecting winners across over 45 categories. The shooting nominees showcase exceptional talent, with several athletes achieving global success.

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