Have Mixed Feelings, Could Have Done Better: Manu Bhaker On World Cup Bronze

Published 29 July 2026 · local

Have Mixed Feelings, Could Have Done Better: Manu Bhaker On World Cup Bronze Curated By, Last Updated: July 29, 2026, 12:58 IST Manu Bhaker won

Have Mixed Feelings, Could Have Done Better: Manu Bhaker On World Cup Bronze Curated By, Last Updated: July 29, 2026, 12:58 IST Manu Bhaker won bronze in the 25m pistol at the Hangzhou World Cup, expressing mixed feelings despite progress. Esha Singh took gold. Bhaker now eyes the Asian Games. Rapid Read Manu Bhaker Double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker admitted to having “mixed feelings" after securing bronze in the 25m pistol event at the World Cup in Hangzhou, saying she believes she could have done better despite signs of progress. Bhaker finished behind compatriot Esha Singh, who clinched gold to ensure a double podium for India. The 24-year-old is still chasing her first individual gold of 2026, with her standout result this year being a mixed team silver in the 10m air pistol alongside Samrat Rana at the Munich World Cup.

Her gold medals at the Asian Championships in Delhi also came in team events. “Another bronze. I have mixed feelings about this one. I am happy that I was able to improve my performance, but at the same time, I know I could have done better," she wrote on X. “What makes me happy is seeing that the hard work is showing. There’s still plenty of room for improvement, and that’s what keeps me motivated. One step at a time," added Bhaker, the first Indian to win two medals in a single Olympic edition. Another bronze. 🥉I have mixed feelings about this one. I’m happy that I was able to improve my performance, but at the same time, I know I could have done better.What makes me happy is seeing that the hard work is showing.

There’s still plenty of room for improvement, and… pic.twitter.com/Y08HuATF8j — Manu Bhaker🇮🇳 (@realmanubhaker) July 28, 2026 She now turns her focus to the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, where she will compete in the 10m air pistol and 25m pistol events. Bhaker’s Hangzhou campaign came after a challenging period marked by the passing of her mentor and long-time coach Jaspal Rana, who died of heart-related complications in June at the age of 49. Notably, at the previous Asian Games in Hangzhou, she had anchored India’s gold medal-winning performance in the women’s 25m pistol team event. News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit About the Author Aakash Biswas A cricket enthusiast whose dreams of playing for India paved the way for a compelling journey in journalism.

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