A video of Manu Bhaker meeting javelin star Neeraj Chopra went viral on the internet, with many joking that she was checking if he was a good match for her daughter. This joke spread quickly on social media, leading to many memes and comments.

Manu Bhaker's father, Ram Kishan Bhaker, responded to these rumors by saying that Manu is still too young to think about marriage. He clarified to Dainik Bhaskar that they are not considering marriage for her right now. He also mentioned that Manu’s mother views Neeraj Chopra as a son, so there’s no romantic interest involved.

Neeraj Chopra's uncle also commented on the situation, saying that just as the country knew about Neeraj's achievements, they will also know about his marriage when it happens.

Manu Bhaker and Neeraj Chopra both come from Haryana. Manu Bhaker, a top Indian shooter, won a bronze medal in the women's 10m air pistol event at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Neeraj Chopra, who won a gold medal in javelin at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, won a silver medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics. He wasn’t fully satisfied with his performance this time, noting that he only had one good throw out of six attempts.