Congrats, Manu Bhaker!

5 lesser-known facts about India's Paris Olympics medallist | AP

#1 Hometown:

Manu Bhaker is a native of Jhajjar in Haryana | AFP

#2 Talented kid:

During her school days, Manu showed interest in boxing, skating and tennis | AP

#3 Always athletic!

As a teen, Manu Bhaker learnt armed combat martial art Thang-Ta | AFP

#4 The beginning:

Manu Bhaker started shooting training at age 14 | AP

#5 The breakthrough:

Aged 15, she beat Olympian Heena Sidhu in the national championships. | AP

The rest is history!

Congratulations, Manu Bhaker! AP