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Manu Bhaker Faced Kit Mishap at Asian Games Opening Ceremony, Wore Borrowed Attire
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Moneycontrol•21-09-2026, 20:17
Manu Bhaker Faced Kit Mishap at Asian Games Opening Ceremony, Wore Borrowed Attire
- •Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker reportedly wore a borrowed ceremonial kit and ill-fitting shoes for the Asian Games opening ceremony in Nagoya.
- •Her father, Ramkishan Bhaker, stated that Manu's shoe size was incorrect, leading her to borrow a pair.
- •Family sources confirmed the jacket from her ceremonial kit also did not fit properly, so she borrowed one from a masseur.
- •Despite initial reluctance to focus on training, Manu was persuaded to be a flag-bearer by IOA staff and sports authorities.
- •Manu, who will compete in 10m air pistol, 25m pistol, and 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team events, expressed missing her late coach Jaspal Rana during the ceremony.
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Manu Bhaker had to wear a borrowed ceremonial kit and shoes in Nagoya because the official items provided to her did not fit properly. Her father noted that her shoes were the wrong size, and her jacket was borrowed from a shooting contingent masseur.
Manu Bhaker is scheduled to compete in the women's 10m air pistol, women's 25m pistol, and 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team events.
Manu Bhaker expressed that she deeply missed her late coach Jaspal Rana, describing the opening ceremony as a very emotional day without his presence by her side.
