Jaspal Rana death: Who was India’s legendary shooter and coach Jaspal Rana, whose death caused a wave of mourning in the sports world? Why are everyone from Manu Bhaker to Mamata Banerjee sad with Rana’s departure?
Kolkata: There is a wave of mourning in the entire sports world due to the demise of India’s great shooter and coach Jaspal Rana. The legendary player who won 9 gold medals for the country is no more with us today. Not only sports but also political people and Bollywood stars are saddened by Rana’s demise. Not only this, former Chief Minister of West Bengal Mamata Banerjee has also expressed deep grief.
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Rana was one of India’s most successful shooters
Rana, one of India’s most successful shooters, passed away at the age of 49. He recently had a stent procedure after experiencing chest discomfort in late May. He was admitted to a hospital, where despite treatment he could not be saved. Let us tell you that Jaspal Rana had won gold medals 9 times in the Commonwealth Games.
Sad from Mamata Banerjee to Manu Bhaker
- Mamata Banerjee described X as a huge loss for the Indian sports world and expressed her condolences to his family and supporters. He said that he is deeply saddened by the demise of the great Indian shooter, who also played an important role in preparing double Olympic medalist Manu Bhaker.
- He wrote, “Deeply saddened by the demise of the great shooting champion and coach Jaspal Rana. Asian Games gold medalist, he groomed Manu Bhaker for Olympic success. His passing is a great loss to Indian sports. My deepest condolences to his family, fraternity and supporters.”
Rana was the coach of star shooter Manu Bhaker
- Earlier, star shooter Manu Bhaker expressed deep grief over the demise of his former coach and Indian shooter Jaspal Rana. He described it as an ‘irreparable loss’ and shared an emotional tribute on social media.
- In a post shared on X, Bhakar shared several pictures with Rana. Rana played a key role in shaping his shooting career at a crucial time in his development as an athlete.
- “An irreparable loss,” Bhakar wrote, which shows his shock and grief after the death of the great shooter and coach.
- Their relationship went well beyond the shooting range, revealing a deep personal bond built on trust and mentorship.
- “I still can’t believe it. This is incredible news. I can’t understand it. He was not just my coach, mentor or guide, but also a friend who understood me better than most people,” Manu told Olympics.com on Friday.
- Under Rana’s guidance, Manu regained her confidence and became the first Indian since Independence to win two medals at the same Olympics at Paris 2024.
- Manu recalled, “At times he was strict, and at times he just listened. He always wanted the best from me, even if I didn’t understand it at the time. Looking back now, every lesson he taught had a purpose.”
- Lamanu said, “When we started working together again, it felt like coming back home. He knew when I was confident, when I was nervous and when I needed support. He always found a way to bring out the best in me.”