Colonel rajyavardhan singh rathore

International Shooting Sport Federation: As the Indian sporting fraternity has been plunged into grief with the tragic and untimely passing of Jaspal Rana, one of the nation's most decorated shooters and a mentor who helped shape generations of champions, the desert state has also been left shocked, surprised and grief-struck as he has been a mentor for many sportstars here.

Rana, whose name became synonymous with excellence in pistol shooting, reportedly suffered a massive heart attack while returning to New Delhi with Indian athletes from the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup in Munich, Germany.

Despite being rushed to a hospital immediately after landing, Rana could not be revived. He was 49. His passing marks the end of a remarkable chapter in Indian sport, one defined by precision, discipline, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.