'We were really looking forward to Japan': Teary-eyed Manu Bhaker remembers Rana
Shooter Manu Bhaker finished fifth in the Asian Games, reflecting on the emotional toll of losing her coach, Jaspal Rana, earlier this year. She emphasized the importance of the process and living life to the fullest despite the disappointment.
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NAGOYA: Manu Bhaker wore a disappointed look after finishing fifth (181.1) in the women’s 10m air pistol event. The position was unchanged from the previous edition of the Asian Games, but almost everything else had.In Hangzhou, she had been part of the gold-winning trio in the team event. More importantly, she had reunited with her coach Jaspal Rana in the run-up to the Games.This time, she had neither the medal nor the man who had been such a significant part of her shooting journey.As Manu walked into the mixed zone after the final, it was evident she was struggling to hold back her emotions.
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