Manu Bhaker Says She Missed ‘Jaspal Sir a Lot’ After Carrying Indian Flag at Asian Games Opening Ceremony
Bhaker and Pawan Sehrawat led India’s parade as the shooter recalled Rana’s advice that she attend opening ceremonies only as flag-bearer.
- On Saturday, Olympic medalist Manu Bhaker and kabaddi star Pawan Sehrawat led the Indian contingent at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games opening ceremony held at Paloma Mizuho Stadium in Nagoya.
- Her late coach Jaspal Rana, who died on June 11, 2026, at age 49 following stent complications, guided Bhaker to two bronze medals at the Paris Olympics before his passing.
- Following Rana's advice that she attend opening ceremonies only as a flag-bearer, Bhaker found Saturday's role particularly significant; his guidance shaped her approach to multi-sport events.
- "It was indeed an emotional day without his presence by my side," Bhaker said after the ceremony, reflecting on her mentor's absence during the milestone moment.
- Bhaker will now turn her attention to competing in the women's 10m air pistol, 25m pistol, and 10m air pistol mixed team events at her third Asian Games.
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Missed Jaspal sir a lot: Manu Bhaker emotional after Asian Games opening ceremony
Manu Bhaker was left emotional after carrying the Indian flag at the Asian Games opening ceremony in Nagoya on Saturday, as the Olympic medallist remembered her late coach Jaspal Rana and said she missed his presence on a day she had once dreamed of sharing with him.
Manu Bhaker says she missed ‘Jaspal sir a lot’ after carrying Indian flag at Asian Games opening ceremony
Indian shooter Manu Bhaker said she missed her late coach Jaspal Rana at the Asian Games opening ceremony, during which she carried the Indian flag alongside kabaddi star Pawan Sehrawat.
‘I miss Jaspal sir a lot’: Manu Bhaker remembers late coach after Asian Games flag-bearing honour - The Tribune
Double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker remembered her late coach Jaspal Rana as she reflected on the emotional significance of leading the Indian contingent as flagbearer at the opening ceremony of the Asian Games 2026 on Saturday.
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Double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker remembered her late coach Jaspal Rana as she reflected on the emotional significance of leading the Indian contingent as flagbearer at the opening ceremony of the Asian Games 2026 on Saturday.
Manu Bhaker Remembers Late Coach Jaspal Rana As Asian Games Flag-Bearer
Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker shared her emotional experience as India's flag-bearer at the Asian Games opening ceremony, deeply missing her late coach Jaspal Rana. Rana, who passed away recently, was instrumental in her career and had a unique philosophy about attending opening ceremonies, making Bhaker's flag-bearing role particularly poignant.
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