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Tokyo Olympics: Major pistol malfunction reason for Manu Bhaker missing air pistol finals, says coach

Manu had a superb round of 98/100 in the opening series following which her pistol malfunctioned. The more than 18-minute delay due to the pistol snag put her under time pressure

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Manu Bhaker feeling disappointed after the 10m Air Pistol Women's Qualification. Pic PTI/Gurinder Osan

Manu Bhaker feeling disappointed after the 10m Air Pistol Women's Qualification. Pic PTI/Gurinder Osan

India's 10m air pistol shooter, 19-year-old Manu Bhaker, had suffered a major equipment malfunction, which probably cost her a place in the finals of the event at the Tokyo Olympics, according to the country's pistol coach Ronal Pandit.

Manu had a superb round of 98/100 in the opening series following which her pistol malfunctioned. The more than 18-minute delay due to the pistol snag put her under time pressure, resulting in the champion shooter hurrying her shots and missing the bullseye.

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