Manu Bhaker, who won the first medal for India in the Paris Olympics, is being discussed everywhere. On July 28, she created history by winning the bronze medal in 10 meter air pistol shooting. She became the first woman from the country to win a medal in shooting at the Olympics. After the victory, Manu Bhaker herself said that she is very inspired by the Bhagavad Gita and with its help she was successful in winning the first medal for India, but do you know that a tattoo has also played an important role in this historic success of Manu Bhaker? Yes, Manu has got a tattoo on her body, which has inspired her to win a medal in the Olympics.

What is this tattoo and why was it made?

Actually, Manu Bhaker has got a tattoo made on the back of her neck. This tattoo is of 'Still I Rise', which she has got to motivate herself. Her performance in the Tokyo Olympics held in the year 2020 was very disappointing and in such a situation she could not win any medal. Only after that she got this tattoo made, so that she always gets inspiration to move forward in life.

Inspiration from this American poetess

She has got this tattoo of 'Still I Rise' inspired by a poem of a famous poetess.

The name of this poetess is Maya Angelou, who was a famous American writer, singer and social activist. She wrote a poem titled 'Still I Rise', which was published in the year 1978. This poem inspires people who are surrounded by difficulties and can think of nothing else except despair to overcome the difficulties and stand up again. This poem has also inspired Manu Bhaker after her defeat in the Tokyo Olympics.

'Still I Rise' is the inspiration to keep moving forward

When Saurabh Duggal, an independent sports journalist, talked to Manu Bhaker about this tattoo, Manu told him that 'Tokyo is the past.

'Steel I Rise' is the inspiration for me to keep moving forward'. She wanted to keep this tattoo private, that's why she got it made on the back of her neck.

'Steel I Rise' is the inspiration for me to keep moving forward'. She wanted to keep this tattoo private, that's why she got it made on the back of her neck.