Manu Bhaker struggles at Asian Games in first outing since coach Jaspal Rana's death

Manu Bhaker endured a difficult outing at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, failing to secure a medal in the 10m air pistol event in what proved to be an emotionally charged competition for the young Indian shooter.

The tournament marked her first competitive appearance since the death of her coach Jaspal Rana, and the weight of that loss appeared to bear heavily on her throughout the event. Memories of Rana, who had played a formative role in her development as a shooter, were never far from the surface.

While the result disappointed, those close to the sport acknowledged that competing at such a high level so soon after a personal tragedy presented an extraordinary challenge for the youngster.