Manu Bhaker Chases Elusive Individual Gold at Asian Games
· Sports · Times of India, Sportstar
Double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker is preparing to compete in two shooting events, the 25m pistol and 10m air pistol, at the upcoming Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya. Having finished fifth in 2018 and sixth in 2023, an individual medal at the Asian Games remains the sole missing honour in her extensive career collection. Serbian coach Jelena Arunovic noted that Bhaker's resilience, strong technical foundation, and extensive international experience define her readiness despite recent personal challenges, including the death of her former coach Jaspal Rana and her grandmother. Arunovic added that Indian shooters continue to command significant respect globally due to their rigorous training schedules. The 24-year-old shooter enters the continental event aiming to finally secure the podium finish that has eluded her in past editions.
Why it matters
Manu Bhaker's pursuit of her first individual Asian Games medal highlights India's growing dominance in international shooting and underscores the mental resilience required to maintain elite performance over a decade.
Read the original report — Times of India
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