PARIS, France — Olympic double medalist Manu Bhaker is embracing a more flexible approach to her preparation for the 2028 Los Angeles Games, adapting to new coaching methods after the sudden loss of her longtime coach Jaspal Rana.
Bhaker has begun working with Serbian coach Jelena Arunovic, reportedly spending over eight hours daily in training. The transition comes on the heels of Rana’s unexpected death in February 2025, which marked a significant turning point in Bhaker’s sporting journey.
According to Arunovic, Bhaker’s willingness to embrace new methodologies reflects her hunger for continuous improvement. The Serbian coach noted that the athlete’s openness to different approaches has been instrumental in forging productive working relationships.
Analysis:
Bhaker’s adaptation to a foreign coaching methodology represents a notable shift from her established partnership with Rana, under whom she won gold in trap shooting at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and silver in double trap at Paris 2024. The change in coaching dynamics may signal a strategic evolution in her preparation, leveraging Arunovic’s expertise to maintain competitive edge at the highest level.
The eight-hour daily training commitment suggests a comprehensive approach that prioritizes physical conditioning alongside technical skill development—a departure from potentially more specialized training regimens.
Sources: Times of India – Top Stories
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