Union Minister Sonowal Honors Olympic Medalist Manu Bhaker – Seafarer’s Daughter in Delhi Ceremony

Sarbananda Sonowal, the Union Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, recently honored Manu Bhaker, the Double Bronze Medalist of the Paris Olympics 2024, in Delhi. Bhaker, who hails from a family of seafarers, was presented with a Phoolam Gamusa, a model ship, and a check by Sonowal on behalf of the entire seafaring community.

The felicitation ceremony was held to recognize Bhaker’s exceptional achievement in the Olympics, where she secured two bronze medals. The event highlighted the significance of Bhaker’s family background in the maritime industry and celebrated her success as a representation of the seafaring community.

The interaction between Sonowal and Bhaker emphasized the support and recognition extended to athletes and individuals with connections to the seafaring profession. The event symbolized the unity and appreciation within the maritime industry for Bhaker’s remarkable accomplishments.

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