'Abusing is not cool': Manu Bhaker's social media post goes viral
Olympic medalist Manu Bhaker has publicly urged young people to avoid using abusive language on social media. She emphasized that true character is defined by kindness and hard work rather than aggressive speech.
Why it matters
As a prominent public figure, Bhaker's stance influences social discourse and behavioral norms among Indian youth.
NEW DELHI: Double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker has urged young people to avoid using abusive language, saying that "using bad language is not cool" and that the words people use reflect their personality.The 23-year-old shooter, who won two medals at the Paris Olympics, shared a long message on X on Sunday. She did not mention any particular incident but spoke about the increasing use of abusive language in everyday conversations.'Choose your words wisely'Bhaker said people should be careful about the words they use because they shape a person's character over time."The language we choose reflects our personality and the kind of person we are. Choose your words wisely, because over time, you become what you think, what you speak, and what you practice.""Using bad language is not cool.
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