Jaspal Rana: Legendary Indian shooter Jaspal Rana has passed away. He died on Friday at a hospital in Delhi at the age of 49. News of his demise has sent a wave of grief through the sports fraternity. According to reports, Rana was recently returning home from Munich. He felt unwell during the journey from Munich to New Delhi and was admitted to Max Hospital upon his arrival in the capital.
The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) has confirmed his passing. His death is a major blow to Indian shooting; Rana had served the sport for over three decades.
Jaspal Rana passed away on the morning of Friday, June 12, while undergoing treatment. He had won gold medals for the country at the World Shooting Championships and the Asian Games. He played a pivotal role in popularizing shooting in India.
He was honored with the Padma Shri in 2002 for his contributions to the sport. Defense Minister Rajnath Singh expressed deep sorrow over the legendary shooter’s passing in a social media post.
Rajnath Singh tweeted, “I am shocked and deeply saddened by the sudden demise of internationally renowned shooter Jaspal Rana. Besides being an outstanding athlete and coach, Jaspal was an extremely down-to-earth, simple, and noble-hearted person. He played a highly significant role in popularizing shooting as a sport in India.”
I am shocked and heartbroken by the sudden demise of internationally renowned shooter Jaspal Rana. Apart from being an excellent player and coach, Jaspal was an extremely easy-going, simple and very kind-hearted person. He had a very influential role in popularizing shooting as a sport in India.
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— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) June 12, 2026
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