Pooja Rani and her father shared a special relationship. Although he was against Rani’s decision to take up boxing, he eventually came around to it. Post that, he had been the boxer’s pillar and biggest source of strength in the game. His untimely demise has shaken the boxer to her core.
Rani told PTI in a statement:
Pooja Rani talks about her last interaction with her late father
India’s proud Olympian shared her final interaction with her late father. It took place before she left for training. Rani recalled the emotionally tragic moment when she heard the news while she was at camp.
The phone came in the middle of the night.
She further added:
Rani will be hoping to overcome this huge test of mental and emotional strength in her next outing. Regardless of her result, her decision to carry on with the game while at the same time mourning her death will remind fans of the excellent fighter she is.
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