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Shooter Manu Bhaker Returns Home After Grandmother’s Death in Rohtak
✍️ Times of India
🗓 09 Sep 2026, 07:48 AM
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Manu Bhaker, the Indian shooter preparing for the Asian Games, left Bhopal and traveled to Rohtak after learning that her grandmother had passed away.
Manu Bhaker, a 23‑year‑old Indian shooter, was undergoing a training camp in Bhopal as part of her preparations for the upcoming Asian Games when she received word that her grandmother had died. The news prompted her to cut short the camp and board a flight back to her native region.
She arrived in Rohtak, Haryana, early on, where she joined her family to observe the funeral rites and offer support during the period of mourning. The shooter is expected to resume her training after the family obligations are fulfilled.
The personal loss comes at a challenging time for Bhaker, who has also been navigating recent issues related to her coach Jaspal Rana. While she has not issued a public statement, fellow athletes and officials in the Indian shooting fraternity have expressed their condolences through social media and official channels.
The Times of India reported the development, noting that Bhaker’s focus remains on honoring her family while maintaining her competitive schedule for the Asian Games later this year.
She arrived in Rohtak, Haryana, early on, where she joined her family to observe the funeral rites and offer support during the period of mourning. The shooter is expected to resume her training after the family obligations are fulfilled.
The personal loss comes at a challenging time for Bhaker, who has also been navigating recent issues related to her coach Jaspal Rana. While she has not issued a public statement, fellow athletes and officials in the Indian shooting fraternity have expressed their condolences through social media and official channels.
The Times of India reported the development, noting that Bhaker’s focus remains on honoring her family while maintaining her competitive schedule for the Asian Games later this year.