In 2024, Manu Bhakar became the  first Indian woman to win an Olympic shooting medal, a bronze at Paris.

In 2024, she became the first Indian  to win two medals at a single  Olympics, bronze in 10m air pistol  and mixed team at Paris.

In 2018, at 16 years old, she was  the youngest Indian to win ISSF  World Cup gold.

In 2018, she became the first Indian shooter to win Youth Olympic gold  in 10m air pistol.

Gold medals at Asian Games, Commonwealth, World Cups, and  World Championships make her the  most successful Indian woman shooter.

In 2025, she was the only Indian shooter selected for both 10m air  pistol and 25m pistol events at the Asian Championship.