Telangana CM Condoles Demise of Shooting Legend Jaspal Rana

Hyderabad, June 12 (TNT): Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Friday expressed deep sorrow over the demise of renowned shooter Jaspal Rana, describing him as one of India’s most accomplished sportspersons and an inspiring mentor.

In a condolence message, the Chief Minister said Rana’s outstanding achievements at the Asian Games and Commonwealth Games, along with his representation of India at the 1996 Olympics, brought immense pride to the nation.

Revanth Reddy noted that Rana also made significant contributions as India’s High-Performance Coach for pistol events, playing a key role in nurturing young talent and strengthening the country’s shooting ecosystem.

“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.

He conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family, friends, students and the sporting fraternity, and prayed for eternal peace to the departed soul.

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