Manu's heavy heart but steely hand
New Delhi, Sept. 12 -- "Irreparable damage," was how Manu Bhaker reacted to the sudden demise of her coach Jaspal Rana three months ago. Think of it. Just days before the former pistol ace's death at 49, Manu and Jaspal were together on a flight, on the range, planning, training and discussing shooting.
Workload balance, fine-tuning technique, mental preparation, high-pressure competitions, weather, food, sleep - everything has to be factored in for a high-class performance. Behind the scenes, the coach keeps an eye on an athlete's life.
Manu and Jaspal had the Asian Games in sight, then the World Championships and a 2028 Los Angeles Olympics quota opportunity later this year. That's the life of an elite athlete and coach. It revolves so mu...
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