Indian Shooting Legend and Coach Jaspal Rana Dies at 49 Renowned Indian shooting coach and former Asian Games gold medallist Jaspal Rana passed away on Friday at the age of 49 after suffering a cardiac emergency earlier this week. Rana, who was serving as the High-Performance Coach for India's pistol shooters, reportedly felt discomfort while returning to India from the ISSF World Cup in Munich. After landing in New Delhi, he was admitted to Max Hospital in Saket, where he underwent treatment. Doctors identified a cardiac blockage and inserted a stent. A second stent procedure was expected to be carried out in the coming days. While initial reports suggested he was stable and recovering, news of his death emerged on Friday morning. His brother Subash Rana told the media that Rana had experienced chest pain and discomfort during the ISSF World Cup in Munich, which he initially mistook for acidity. He continued with his travel plans but the discomfort returned during the journey back to India, prompting immediate medical attention upon his arrival in Delhi. Rana's death has been described as a major blow to Indian shooting, as he was one of the country's most accomplished shooters and respected coaches. He played a pivotal role in shaping several generations of pistol shooters and remained actively involved with the national programme until his final days. Rana's contributions to Indian shooting spanned over three decades, both as an athlete and a coach. He is remembered for his work with Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker, whose partnership culminated in historic success at the Paris Olympics in 2024. Bhaker won bronze medals in the women's 10m air pistol and the mixed team 10m air pistol events, becoming the first Indian athlete to win two medals at a single edition of the Olympics after Independence.#jaspal_rana #subash_rana #manu_bhaker #nrai #issf_world_cup
