In the latest episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati 16, two young sports stars from India, Manu Bhaker and Aman Sehrawat, graced the stage. Both athletes have made the country proud by winning medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Manu Bhaker, a shooter, became the first Indian woman to win two bronze medals, while Aman Sehrawat, a freestyle wrestler, is the youngest Indian to win an Olympic medal in his category.
During the show, hosted by the legendary Amitabh Bachchan, the duo shared some touching stories from their lives, showing the struggles they faced to reach the top. Both answered the quiz questions confidently and moved forward in the game, but the real highlight of the episode was when they opened up about their journeys.
Manu Bhaker’s Journey Inspired by Her Mother
Manu Bhaker, who has captured the hearts of many with her shooting skills, revealed that her biggest inspiration is her mother. She spoke about how her mother always had a dream of becoming an athlete but never had the chance to fulfill it due to a lack of resources. Manu said, “My mom always dreamed of playing sports, but she didn’t have the support. She was very talented, but she never imagined what heights she could have reached.”
Manu further shared how her mother gave her the freedom to chase her dreams. “Even when I was scared, my mom would always tell me, ‘Don’t worry, just play.’ She has been my strongest supporter, and I believe that when a mother is strong, the daughter becomes strong too.” Manu also mentioned that apart from her mother, sports legends like Mary Kom and PV Sindhu played a huge role in inspiring her to pursue her Olympic dream.
Aman Sehrawat’s Emotional Story: Losing His Parents
The episode took an emotional turn when Aman Sehrawat shared a painful chapter from his childhood. The wrestler, who won India’s heart with his Olympic medal in freestyle wrestling, revealed that he lost both his parents at a very young age. “I was just 11 years old when I lost my parents. After that, life became very difficult for me and my family,” Aman said with a heavy heart.
Aman further explained that his family faced many financial difficulties after the tragic loss. “We didn’t have enough money to survive because my relatives are farmers. But my brother stepped up and supported me throughout my journey. He made sure I could continue my training, despite all the challenges.”
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Overcoming Hardships to Achieve Success
Both Manu Bhaker and Aman Sehrawat have shown incredible strength and determination in their lives. Despite facing many obstacles, they never gave up on their dreams. Aman, in particular, spoke about how losing 10-0 in a previous Olympics motivated him to train harder. “I wanted to defeat the same wrestler who had beaten me last time, and this time, I did it.”
As these two young athletes sat across from Amitabh Bachchan on the KBC stage, their stories of struggle, inspiration, and ultimate triumph resonated with the audience. It was a powerful reminder of the hard work and dedication that goes into becoming a champion, not just in sports but in life as well.
