New Delhi, Aug 13 – Paris Olympic double medallist Manu Bhaker is considering skipping the upcoming World Cup in October as she plans to take a three-month break from competitive shooting, according to her coach, Jaspal Rana.
The 22-year-old shooter made history for India at the Paris Olympics, where she clinched bronze medals in both the women’s 10m air pistol and the mixed team 10m air pistol events alongside her partner Sarabjot Singh. Following her remarkable achievements, Bhaker returned from Paris early Tuesday and is set to step away from the sport for a short period.
Rana stated, “I am not sure whether she will be at the Shooting World Cup in October because she is taking a three-month break. It’s a normal break; she has been training for a long time.”
The Shooting World Cup is scheduled to take place in New Delhi from October 13 to 18. Rana, who played a key role in guiding Bhaker to her Olympic success after she left Tokyo Games without a medal three years ago, emphasized that they will focus on preparation for the 2026 Asian Games and Commonwealth Games following her break.
