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Double Olympic medalist Manu Bhaker received a hero's welcome when she arrived at her maternal grandparents' home in Jhajjar.
'I have come back after a long time. I am very happy to be here,' Manu said.
The emotional welcome from her family and community was captured on video and quickly gained popularity on social media.
"If we get better facilities in our village, then the children will go a long way. If we get stadiums and ranges, then the children can achieve success," Manu told reporters in Jhajjar.
Lok Sabha MP Deepender Singh Hooda responded by committing to build top-notch facilities in Goria village, including a stadium and an international-level shooting range.
"I will contribute Rs 25 lakhs from my Sansaad quota for the village's development and an additional Rs 1 lakh from my personal funds," Deepender Hooda promised.
Haryana will vote for a new assembly next month and the MP's father, former chief minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda hopes to lead the Congress to victory after two terms in the Opposition.
Earlier, Manu got a few tips on cricket from Suryakumar Yadav.
Manu learnt to play a few shots while SKY got some training on how to hold the gun.
'Learning the techniques of a new sport with Mr. 360 of India!' Manu posted on Instagram.