Jaspal Rana, Renowned Indian Shooting Coach and Asian Games Gold Medallist, Dies at 49
Jaspal Rana, a celebrated Indian shooting coach and former Asian Games gold medallist, died at age 49 at a Delhi hospital on Thursday night. Rana fell ill while returning from the ISSF World Cup in Munich and required a stent procedure, from which he could not recover. His death represents a significant loss for Indian shooting, as he was instrumental in developing Olympic medalists and was recently appointed high-performance coach for the 25m pistol discipline.
Jaspal Rana, one of India's most respected figures in shooting, passed away at 49 after falling ill during his return flight from the ISSF World Cup in Munich, Germany. According to NRAI president Kalikesh Narayan Singh Deo, Rana was hospitalized upon arrival in New Delhi, where medical tests revealed the need for a stent procedure. Beyond his own competitive achievements as an Asian Games gold medallist, Rana devoted his career to coaching, serving as junior national pistol coach since 2012 and developing several of India's top shooting stars, including Manu Bhaker, who won two bronze medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics. His coaching methods, which emphasized recreating Olympic-level pressure and intensity, earned widespread recognition. In February 2025, just weeks before his death, the NRAI appointed him as high-performance coach for the 25m pistol discipline. The government had previously honored him with the Dronacharya Award in 2020 for his contributions to Indian shooting.
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Jaspal Rana, renowned Indian shooting coach and Asian Games gold medallist, dies at 49
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