Manu Bhaker to Contest Elections for ISSF Athletes Committee for 2026-2030 Term
Bhaker is one of 10 candidates for two elected seats and is campaigning for stable rules, better prize money and stronger athlete welfare.
- Double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker is contesting the ISSF Athletes Committee election for the 2026–2030 term, seeking to represent competitors within the sport's governing body.
- Voting takes place during the ISSF World Championship in Cairo from October 17–19 and in Doha from November 3–13, with athletes aged at least 18 eligible to vote.
- Bhaker prioritizes safeguarding the Men's 25m Rapid Fire Pistol event and increasing prize money, while advocating for mental health support and confidential grievance redressal systems.
- She is one of 10 candidates vying for two elected positions, focusing on creating a more supportive, sustainable, and progressive environment for shooters worldwide.
- At the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Bhaker became the first Indian athlete to win two medals at a single edition, securing bronze in the women's 10m Air Pistol and the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team event with Sarabjot Singh.
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Manu Bhaker Takes Aim At ISSF Athletes Committee Seat, Enters 2026–2030 Election Race
Manu Bhaker has been nominated for the ISSF Athletes Committee elections for the 2026–2030 term in the Pistol category, with athlete welfare, representation and financial opportunities among her key priorities
The Economic Times
Times of IndiaManu Bhaker to contest elections for ISSF Athletes Committee for 2026-2030 term
Manu Bhaker, a celebrated Indian shooter, has been nominated for the ISSF Athletes Committee. Her vision includes enhancing athlete representation and welfare, while ensuring financial security for shooters. Manu aims to address key issues like competition formats and mental health support within the sport. The elections for the committee will occur during two ISSF World Championships in 2026.
Manu Bhaker to contest elections for ISSF Athletes Committee for 2026–2030 term - The Tribune
One of 10 candidates vying for two elected positions in the discipline, Manu has outlined an athlete-centric vision aimed at strengthening the sport and creating a more supportive, sustainable and progressive environment for shooters worldwide, as per a press release.
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Hindustan TimesManu Bhaker to contest elections for ISSF Athletes Committee for 2026–2030 term
One of 10 candidates vying for two elected positions in the discipline, Manu has outlined an athlete-centric vision aimed at strengthening the sport and creating a more supportive, sustainable and progressive environment for shooters worldwide, as per a press release.
Manu Bhaker To Contest ISSF Athletes Committee Elections
Double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker has been nominated to contest the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) Athletes Committee elections for the 2026-2030 term. She aims to advocate for an athlete-centric vision, focusing on strengthening the sport, ensuring stability in rules, improving financial opportunities, and enhancing athlete welfare, including mental health support and career transition pathways.
Manu Bhaker to contest ISSF elections, bats for better prize money, athlete welfare
India's double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker is in the race for a seat on the ISSF Athletes Committee, promising to push for better prize money, stable rules, stronger athlete welfare and greater financial security for shooters.
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