Manu Bhaker Exits Chennai Event After Viral Video Question Sparks Tension

**Champion Shooter Leaves Felicitation Ceremony Over Reporter’s Inquiry About Viral Clip**

Double Olympic medalist Manu Bhaker made a sudden exit from a felicitation event in Chennai after a reporter's question about a viral video involving her mother and javelin star Neeraj Chopra. The incident occurred on Wednesday at Velammal Nexus School, where Bhaker, 22, was being honored for her achievements.

The controversy began earlier this month when two videos from the Paris Olympics 2024 went viral. One video featured Neeraj Chopra in conversation with Manu Bhaker, while the other showed Chopra engaging in an animated chat with Sumedha Bhaker, Manu's mother. The latter video, which has garnered over a million views on X (formerly Twitter), showed Sumedha holding Chopra’s hand during their interaction. The clip led to widespread speculation and jokes about whether Mrs. Bhaker was considering Chopra as a potential match for her daughter.

At the Chennai event, the atmosphere turned tense when a reporter posed a question to Sumedha Bhaker about her conversation with Chopra. This inquiry came amidst other questions, including one about wrestler Vinesh Phogat’s disqualification and the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) verdict on her appeal.

According to Sportstar, when the reporter asked Sumedha about the viral video, it was reportedly the final straw for Manu Bhaker. She chose to leave the event abruptly, indicating her displeasure with the line of questioning. The incident highlights the ongoing public fascination with Bhaker's personal life and the pressures faced by athletes in the limelight.