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Manu Bhaker: Olympic Champion and Victim of Online Harassment
Manu Bhaker, a celebrated Olympic champion, has been subjected to severe online trolling and abuse across social media platforms such as Twitter and Instagram. Despite her remarkable accomplishments, including securing two bronze medals at the Paris 2024 Olympics, Bhaker faces unwarranted criticism and disparagement. Her social media posts, whether they are expressions of congratulations to fellow athletes, celebrations of her own victories, or her engagement in civic responsibilities like voting, are met with relentless attacks. Trolls challenge her achievements and her right to share her genuine emotions, highlighting a pervasive issue of online harassment that many public figures endure.