Indian Athlete Manu Bhaker receives Young India Country Award 2025 by Dynamite News at its 10th Anniversary

At a landmark evening celebrating a decade of Dynamite News, Olympic star Manu Bhaker was awarded the Young India Country Award 2025. Her journey from a small-town dreamer to a global champion left everyone inspired.

New Delhi: As part of a milestone evening, marking the 10th anniversary of Dynamite News (DN), Indian shooting sensation Manu Bhaker was presented with the prestigious Young India Country Award 2025 in recognition of her outstanding contribution to sports and nation-building.

The event, held on 16 October at the Constitution Club of India in New Delhi, brought together luminaries from politics, judiciary, media, and sport to celebrate a decade of fearless journalism and national innovation.

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A Momentous Evening at the Dynamite News Jubilee Fest

The grand “DN Jubilee Fest” commemorated a decade since the inception of Dynamite News in 2015. Crowned by the presence of dignitaries such as Piyush Goyal, India’s Minister of Commerce and Industry, and Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, Former Chief Justice of India, the event celebrated the channel’s journey from a fledgling digital news platform to one of the nation’s most influential media voices.

Manu Bhaker receives the 'Young India Country Award 2025'

During the event, several individuals were honoured for their contributions to various fields of national importance, but Manu Bhaker’s distinction was especially celebrated.

On the 10th anniversary of Dynamite News, Indian athlete Manu Bhaker praised the Young India Country Awards and said that this initiative of Dynamite News is commendable.#DynamiteNews10thAnniversary #NewDelhi #ConstitutionClubofIndia #YoungIndiaCountryAward2025 #ManuBhaker… pic.twitter.com/MgnSA3Qa4y

— Dynamite News (@DynamiteNews_) October 17, 2025

Bhaker received the “Young India Country Award”, which acknowledges individuals aged between 18 and 49 for their exceptional achievements and role in shaping India’s future. The 23-year-old was honoured with Rs 1 lakh, a shawl, and a memento in recognition of her remarkable achievements and her inspiring role in motivating the nation’s youth.

Manu Bhaker: A Trailblazer in Indian Shooting Sports

Since bursting onto the international stage as a teenager, Manu Bhaker has rewritten the record books and etched her name in Indian sporting history:

1. First Indian female shooter to win an Olympic medal (bronze, 10m air pistol, 2024 Summer Olympics).
2. First Indian shooter (male or female) to win two medals in a single Olympics (bronze in both individual and mixed events).
3. Consistently ranked among the top shooters globally, with multiple medals at the Asian Games, Commonwealth Games, and World
4. Youngest recipient of India’s highest sporting honour, the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna.

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The Significance of the Award

The Young India Country Award celebrates youthful excellence across fields, from sports and science to art and social work. Each recipient is honoured with a Rs 1,00,000 prize, a commemorative plaque, and a shawl of honour, symbolising their vital role in nation-building. Dynamite News Celebrating achievements like Manu’s inspires a generation to work toward a vision of a prosperous, self-reliant nation."