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. Rana, 49, who brought laurels to the country through his achievements as an elite shooter and later played a key role in nurturing young talent as a coach, including guiding Manu to two bronze medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics, died due to heart-related complications on Friday.
Rana’s mortal remains are being brought to his residence in Dehradun to allow family members, athletes and the public to pay their last respects.
Manu’s mother, Sumedha, said, “It’s not possible for Manu to say anything right now. She is not in a position.” Manu is currently in Dehradun for a training camp, and her mother is also in the city.
“We are both in Dehradun. Manu has just completed her trials for the World Cup, and the national camp is also being held here. Sir’s mortal remains are also being brought to Uttarakhand, as it is his birthplace,” Sumedha said.
“We were planning to leave for Delhi (after hearing the news), but we were asked to stay in Dehradun. The mortal remains are expected to arrive here soon, and Manu will be there. Sir’s body will be kept at his shooting range in Dehradun,” she added.
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