Manu Bhaker's father responds to romance rumours with Neeraj Chopra: 'She's still very young, not marriageable age'

Fans of Neeraj Chopra and Manu Bhaker were over the moon yesterday as their adorable interactions went viral. Their shy and sweet moments sparked fan theories and hashtags like #MaNee, playfully pairing them together. A video of Manu Bhaker's mother with Chopra added to the excitement, and now Bhaker's father has weighed in with his thoughts on the budding romance.

Neeraj Chopra and Manu Bhaker are talking to each other as if they have a crush on each other. I am getting wild ideas on getting India a couple of future super athletes. pic.twitter.com/KXsTZDGq8y

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After the viral memes and posts, Manu Bhaker's father, Ram Kishan Bhaker, shared his perspective, offering a typically fatherly response.

Speaking to Dainik Bhaskar, he said "Manu is still very young. She is not even of marriageable age. Not even thinking about it right now."

He also addressed the viral video of his wife with Neeraj Chopra, noting, "Manu's mother considers Neeraj like her son."

Manu Bhaker's father is not the only one who addressed this viral speculation.

Neeraj Chopra's uncle also weighed in, saying, "Just as Neeraj brought the medal, the entire country got to know about it. Similarly, when he marries, then everyone will know."

What was Manu Bhaker¡¯s mother telling Neeraj Chopra in the viral video?

In the viral video, Manu Bhaker's mother, Sumedha Bhaker, is seen holding Neeraj Chopra's hand and even touching it to her head during a promise exchange.

Manu Bhaker¡¯s Mother with Neeraj Chopra. pic.twitter.com/SDWbaWeOG7

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Fans quickly speculated that she might be considering Chopra as a son-in-law.

But according to a Dainik Bhaskar report, Sumedha told Chopra, "Don't think of quitting the game like my daughter, you have a lot of game left in you."

So, it seems the speculation was off the mark!

Credit: X | Neeraj Chopra and Manu Bhaker

Both Bhaker and Chopra are from Haryana. Manu Bhaker made history at the Paris Olympics by becoming the first Indian to win two medals in a single Games, the first bronze in the women's 10m air pistol and the second bronze in the mixed team event with Sarabjot Singh. Neeraj Chopra earned a silver in men's javelin, adding to his gold medal from the Tokyo Olympics 2020.

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