Grief-stricken double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker's father, Ram Kishan, remembers Jaspal Rana as a coach who brought much-needed discipline and a results-oriented approach into his daughter's life.

Manu Bhaker on Saturday expressed deep grief over the sudden death of her former coach and legendary Indian shooter Jaspal Rana.

Manu Bhaker, who won two Olympic medals at Paris 2024, said that Jaspal Rana wasn't just her mentor, but also a friend who understood her more than others.

Ace pistol shooter Manu Bhaker broke down as she paid her last respects to her coach, Jaspal Rana, who passed away due to heart-related complications on Friday.

Ace pistol shooter Manu Bhaker's mother said on Friday that it was not possible for the double Olympic medallist to comment on the death of her coach, Jaspal Rana, at the moment, as the family was still coming to terms with the shock of the legendary shooter-turned-coach's demise.

According to National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) president Kalikesh Narayan Singh Deo, Rana breathed his last at a Delhi hospital on Thursday night.

India's obsession with cricket continues to overshadow other sports, as seen when Olympic champion Manu Bhaker was asked about a teenage cricketer, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, instead of her own achievements.

It was a question about a young achiever to another young achiever. Manu Bhaker, the first Indian woman shooter to win an Olympic medal, was asked about Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.

India's double Olympic medallist shooter Manu Bhaker is brimming with confidence ahead of the new season, determined to reignite her competitive spark after a quiet spell following her Paris Games glory.

Olympian Manu Bhaker topped the finals of women's 10m pistol event in the national selection trials T3 (Group A) which concluded on Tuesday.