The last rites of renowned shooter and coach Jaspal Rana will be performed on Friday at Manikarnika Ghat in Varanasi. His death has led to widespread condolences from the sporting community, fans and athletes. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is also scheduled to attend the funeral and pay his respects.
Jaspal Rana passed away on Thursday night. He was 49 years old and had been unwell for some time. Following news of his death, athletes, sports organisations and political leaders from across the country expressed grief. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, through a social media post, said that Jaspal Rana’s exceptional achievements and his contribution to mentoring young athletes would always be remembered.
A large number of sports enthusiasts, local residents and admirers are expected to gather at Manikarnika Ghat in Varanasi to pay their final respects. Authorities have completed necessary arrangements related to security and crowd management. Security measures have also been intensified in and around the ghat in view of the Chief Minister’s visit.
Jaspal Rana was regarded as one of India’s most successful shooters. He won several medals at the international level and brought recognition to the country through his performances. After his competitive career, he took on the role of coach and trained numerous young shooters. Under his guidance, Indian shooting reached new heights and several athletes achieved success in international competitions.
Leading figures from the sporting community said that Jaspal Rana’s passing is an irreparable loss for Indian shooting. They described him not only as a distinguished athlete but also as an inspiration for the younger generation. His hard work, discipline and dedication to the sport will be remembered.
Several prominent personalities from sports and politics are expected to attend the funeral. Admirers in Varanasi will bid farewell to an athlete whose performances and coaching left a lasting mark on the history of Indian sports.
