Manu Bhaker's medal preparations hit by 50-km commute: India coach unhappy
An Indian coach for the shooting contingent at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games has voiced concerns over the 50-km daily commute between their hotel and the shooting range in Japan. This long travel time is impacting the preparations of top medal contenders like Manu Bhaker and Esha Singh, despite the coach acknowledging that ranges are often located away from cities. The issue has been reported to the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI).
Why it matters
The logistical challenges could negatively affect the performance and medal prospects of India's top athletes at a major international competition, highlighting the importance of proper event organization and athlete welfare.
A senior coach travelling with India's 30-member shooting contingent for the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games has expressed disappointment over the arrangements in Japan, saying the long travel time between the team's hotel and the shooting range has become a major issue ahead of the competition.The coach, as quoted by news agency PTI, said he arrived in Japan with high expectations but felt the arrangements had not matched what he expected from the host country. According to him, the Indian shooters have been accommodated around 50 km away from the training and competition venue and are staying in different hotels.For a contingent that includes some of India's top medal contenders, such as double Olympic bronze medallist Manu Bhaker and multiple Asian Games medallist Esha Singh, the daily commute has meant early starts and long hours on the road to keep up with training schedules.“This (transportation) is a real problem.
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