New Delhi, Aug 30 (PTI) Ace shooter Manu Bhaker’s pistol malfunction during the Tokyo Olympics has prompted PCI to make it mandatory for all 10 para shooters competing in Paris Paralympics to carry backup weapons to ensure preparedness for any unforeseen situation.

Para rifle shooter and Tokyo Games gold medallist Avani Lekhara is carrying four weapons — two 10m air rifles and two 50m 3-positions rifles –, while young 50m pistol marksman Rudransh Khandelwal too has a pair of weapons.

“In fact, every shooter in the 10-member contingent for the Paralympic Games is carrying a spare weapon,” para shooting chief coach JP Nautiyal told

Source: PTI News