Hyderabad, June 12 (RAHNUMA): Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Jaspal Rana, one of India’s most accomplished shooters, an Asian Games gold medalist, and a distinguished coach who dedicated his life to Indian sports.
In a statement here on Friday, the Chief Minister said Jaspal Rana’s outstanding achievements at the Asian Games and Commonwealth Games, as well as his representation of India at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, brought immense pride to the nation.
As India’s high-performance coach for pistol events, he played a pivotal role in nurturing young talent and strengthening India’s shooting ecosystem, Revanth Reddy said.
“With his passing, India has lost not only a legendary sportsperson but also an inspiring mentor whose commitment to excellence and service to sports will be remembered for generations,” the Chief Minister said.
Revanth Reddy conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family, friends, students, and the entire sporting fraternity, and prayed for eternal peace to the departed soul.
