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When memories hit: Manu Bhaker breaks down recalling Jaspal Rana after medal miss

Manu Bhaker finished fifth in the women's 10m air pistol event at the Asian Games. She emotionally recalled the advice of her late coach Jaspal Rana, who passed away earlier this year. Bhaker emphasized the importance of focusing on process rather than results during her performance. Despite challenges in her…

The Economic Times · Sep 23

Asian Games shooting: Manu Bhaker leads India’s 30-member squad into battle

India's formidable 30-member shooting squad begins Asian Games competition on Sunday. Manu Bhaker leads the team, aiming for her first individual Asian Games gold medal. Established Olympians and emerging talents combine for strong medal prospects in rifle and pistol. Neeru Dhanda's recent World Cup triumph provides momentum in shotgun events.…

The Economic Times · Sep 19

Jaspal Rana instilled discipline and a results-oriented mindset in Manu Bhaker: Father

Manu Bhaker's father, Ram Kishan, fondly recalls coach Jaspal Rana's impact. Rana instilled discipline and a results-oriented approach in Manu, shaping her into a champion shooter. He was a strict but good-hearted mentor. Despite a past rift, Rana returned to coach Manu for the Paris Olympics, where she excelled. His…

The Economic Times · Jun 14

Jaspal Rana Dies: Manu Bhaker's mentor, Indian shooting stalwart passes away at 49

Jaspal Rana Death News: India mourns the loss of Jaspal Rana, a legendary shooter and coach. Rana, a former Asian Games gold medallist, passed away at 49. He was a pioneer in Indian pistol shooting and mentored many elite athletes. His contributions significantly shaped India's success in the sport. Rana…

The Economic Times · Jun 12

Khel Ratna row: Ministry, Manu Bhaker look to strike conciliatory note

NEW DELHI: The sports ministry and double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker struck a conciliatory note on Tuesday over the latter's surprise exclusion from the list of recommended athletes for this year's Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award. The snub to the shooter created a huge controversy, leading to severe criticism…

The Times of India · Dec 25, 2024

Manu Bhaker to skip Nationals, working on grip modification in Europe

NEW DELHI: Pistol shooter Manu Bhaker, who created history with two Olympic medals in Paris earlier this year, has resumed training but won't be playing the National Championships next month.

The Times of India · Nov 28, 2024

EXCLUSIVE | My sights are set on hitting the bullseye and changing the colour of medal at Los Angeles Olympics: Manu Bhaker

NEW DELHI: India's star shooter Manu Bhaker etched her name in the history books with her stellar performances at the Paris Olympics. The 22-year-old from Haryana is now a proud owner of two Olympic medals, a feeling that is yet to sink in for the shooter from Haryana. Manu won…

The Times of India · Sep 18, 2024

Paris Paralympics: Rubina Francis brings more joy for shooters

MP shooter wins 10m Air Pistol bronze to take India's tally to five medals at Games

The Times of India · Sep 1, 2024

It's all in the mind. Your training talks during high-pressure situations: Manu Bhaker

Manu Bhaker coach Jaspal Rana tell TOI what it took to win a double Olympic Bronze in Paris...

The Times of India · Aug 17, 2024

One event won't bring big social change, we've a long way to go: Manu Bhaker

NEW DELHI: Manu Bhaker, the most well-known 22-year-old in the country right now, walked into TOI's office on Friday with the kind of poise, self-assurance and calm that made her master of the big moments at the Chateauroux shooting range, 300km south of Paris.

The Times of India · Aug 17, 2024