Jaspal Rana's Journey: From Record-Breaking Shooter To Respected Coach
Indian shooting legend and coach, Jaspal Rana , passes away at the age of 49 on 11 June, 2026 after suffering a sudden medical emergency shortly after returning from the ISSF World Cup in Munich. Reports suggest that he fell ill during his flight back to India and was hospitalised in Delhi. He was one of the India’s most celebrated shooters and became a highly respected coach, popularly known for mentoring Olympian Manu Bhaker .
Who was Jaspal Rana?
Jaspal Rana was one of India’s greatest pistol shooters and later was recognised as highly respected coach as well. He was born on 28 June, 1976, in Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand. He also represented India in several International shooting competitions and won numerous medals. He was also celebrated as India’s most successful Commonwealth Games shooter, winning 15 medals, including 9 gold medals.
His father, Narayan Singh Rana, was a 1971 war veteran who served in the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) and later became the first Sports Minister of Uttarakhand. He was Jaspal’s first shooting and coach and played a major role in shaping his career as a shooter.
Who was Jaspal Rana?
Jaspal Rana was one of India’s greatest pistol shooters and later was recognised as highly respected coach as well. He was born on 28 June, 1976, in Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand. He also represented India in several International shooting competitions and won numerous medals. He was also celebrated as India’s most successful Commonwealth Games shooter, winning 15 medals, including 9 gold medals.
Family Background
His father, Narayan Singh Rana, was a 1971 war veteran who served in the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) and later became the first Sports Minister of Uttarakhand. He was Jaspal’s first shooting and coach and played a major role in shaping his career as a shooter.
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