Double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker is set to contest the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) Athletes Committee elections for the 2026–2030 term. She has been nominated as a candidate in the pistol category and is described as one of the contenders vying for elected positions.
Across the reports, Bhaker’s campaign emphasis is on strengthening athlete influence in how the sport is run. Outlets describe her focus on athlete welfare and giving competitors a stronger voice in decisions affecting shooting. India Today highlights her stance around better prize money and broader athlete support.
Free Press Journal adds more detail on specific priorities, including safeguarding the Men’s 25m Rapid Fire Pistol event’s future in the Olympic programme, seeking greater stability in technical rules across Olympic cycles, and advocating for improved prize money at ISSF World Cups. It also frames her aims as expanding shooting’s appeal, including through television-friendly competition formats and leveraging social and digital platforms to reach new audiences.
