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PM Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh condole demise of legendary shooting coach Jaspal Rana

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PM Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Condole Demise Of Legendary Shooting Coach Jaspal Rana

By IANS News June 12, 2026 • 10:48 AM View: 129

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday expressed grief over the passing of legendary Indian shooter and high-performance coach Jaspal Rana and termed it a "profound loss to the world of Indian sports."

Rana, who coached double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker, passed away at a New Delhi hospital following medical complications at the age of 49.

Taking to social media platform X, PM Modi acknowledged Rana's contributions to the nation both as an elite athlete and a mentor.

TAGS PM Modi Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Jaspal Rana Prime Minister Narendra Modi Manu Bhaker Shri Jaspal Rana Ji

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