Having won two bronze medals at Paris Olympics, India's star shooter Manu Bhaker on Thursday decided to gave her fans a glimpse of what the medal looks like.
In a post share on her Instagram account, the 22-year-old unboxed the blue box that contained the bronze medal, and also the details engraved on it, including the symbols and text featured on both the medal and its case.
At the Paris Olympics, the 22-year-old Bhaker made history by winning bronze in both the women’s 10m air pistol and the 10m air pistol mixed team event, where she was paired with Sarabjot Singh.
She captioned the post, "Grateful for all your blessings and support! Here’s a glimpse of the medal box that holds my Olympic dream".
The post also featured Karan Aujla's song 'Jee Ni Lagda' playing in the background, with the lyrics "Tere ko dekh ke jee nahi lagda...". After showing the medal which contains includes fragments of iron from the Eiffel Tower, Manu winked at the camera and followed it with a lighthearted laugh.
Details about Paris Olympics medal
Crafted by the prestigious French jewelry house Chaumet, these medals contain fragments of iron removed from the Eiffel Tower during its 20th-century renovations. The center of the medal is shaped like a hexagon, representing France's nickname, "l'Hexagone," due to the country's shape. The outer design features 3D rays that catch the light, giving the medals a sparkling brilliance.
The medals also carry a small emblem featuring the official mascot of the 2024 Summer Olympics, the Olympic Phryge. Inspired by the iconic Phrygian cap, a historical symbol of freedom in France, this red cap embodies the nation's spirit of liberty. The mascot's design includes the Olympic emblem on its belly, with "Bravo" proudly written in French on its back.
