Guardian of Gold: The Journey of Manu Bhaker and Jaspal Rana

Manu Bhaker and Jaspal Rana, two contrasting personalities, collaborated to win two bronze medals for India at the Paris Olympics. Despite past controversies, they rekindled their partnership and achieved great success. Their story reflects the balance between strict discipline, protection, and the importance of education alongside sports.

Manu Bhaker and Jaspal Rana, described as a father-daughter duo in the shooting realm, have formed an unbreakable bond despite their distinct personalities. At the PTI headquarters, they shared their challenging journey that led to India earning two bronze medals at the Paris Olympics.

Bhaker, 22, credited Rana for his relentless support and encouragement, even during the lowest points. Their relationship hit a rough patch before the Tokyo Olympics, but they reunited and focused on moving forward without dwelling on past failures.

Bhaker's resilience and academic achievements, backed by Rana's insistence on balancing sports with education, highlight their mutual respect and commitment. They now look to future challenges, with Bhaker possibly pursuing further education at Nalanda University.

(With inputs from agencies.)