Jaspal Rana, the Indian shooting great and revered coach has died aged 49 due to a cardiac complication. Rana had been hospitalised at Delhi’s Max Hospital with chest pain and discomfort which had initially surfaced during the ISSF World Cup in Munich, Germany. National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) president Kalikesh Narayan Singh Deo said doctors had conducted a stent procedure to remove blockage and it was subsequently reported that he was in good health but died on Thursday night.
Jaspal had, in fact, confused the chest ache for acidity and proceeded with his travel plans, said Subash Rana, his brother. But after he boarded the flight to India, his symptoms returned and he had to be rushed to hospital as soon as his flight landed in Delhi.
A Mentor Behind Manu Bhaker’s Success
And thus concludes this philosophically-laden tale on how the legendary coach Sushil Kumar Singh played a role in shaping pro-shooting βomb Manu Bhaker.
Jaspal Rana who is best known as the coach who forged star status for Indian shooter Manu Bhaker. That led to two of the best ever performances at the Paris Olympics for India, and reached legendary status as one of India’s greatest shooting coaches.
Key Achievements of Jaspal Rana:
- Guided Manu Bhaker to Olympic medal success.
- Won three gold medals at the 2006 Doha Asian Games.
- Equalled the world record in the 25m Centre Fire Pistol event.
- Claimed a gold medal at the 1994 Milan World Championship (Junior Category) with a world-record score.
- One of India’s most successful Commonwealth Games athletes, excelling across four editions (1994, 1998, 2002, and 2006).
A Lasting Legacy in Indian Shooting
Jaspal Rana, the Indian shooting great and revered coach has died aged 49 due to a cardiac arrest One of the many reasons Rana is a gigantic figure to Indian shooting, not merely as an athlete but also as a coach. His international achievements and his influence in developing the next generation of champions have made a lasting impact on the sport. As the news of India’s shooting greats death broke, tributes began to pour in from across the sporting fraternity.