Bhubaneswar: Former Odisha Chief Minister and Leader of Opposition (LoP) Naveen Patnaik has expressed profound grief over the passing of renowned Indian shooter and Asian Games gold medallist Jaspal Rana.
In a condolence message, Patnaik described Jaspal Rana as an ace shooter and a mentor who brought laurels to the country through his outstanding sporting achievements.
“Deeply saddened by the passing of ace shooter, Asian Games Gold Medallist and mentor #JaspalRana. He brought laurels to the country with his sporting achievements and inspired a generation of sportsmen. His passing away is a profound loss to the world of sports,” Patnaik wrote.
He further extended his condolences to the bereaved family, friends, and admirers of the departed shooter.
It is pertinent to mention that Rana, who was serving as the high-performance coach for India’s pistol shooters, had reportedly felt discomfort while returning to India from the ISSF World Cup in Munich. After landing in New Delhi, he was admitted to Max Hospital in Saket, where he underwent treatment.
Doctors identified a cardiac blockage and inserted a stent. A second stent procedure was expected to be carried out in the coming days. While initial reports suggested that he was stable and recovering, news of his death emerged on Friday morning.
