New Delhi, June 12 -- President Droupadi Murmu paid his condolences on the death of former Asian Games gold medallist and Dronacharya Award-winning coach Jaspal Rana.

The 49-year-old passed away in New Delhi on Friday after battling health complications. He was admitted to Max Hospital in Saket, South Delhi, where he breathed his last, hospital officials confirmed.

President Murmu shared a post on X and wrote, "The news of the passing of Shri Jaspal Rana Ji is extremely sad. He was a renowned shooter whose exceptional performances brought glory to the nation. A winner of several medals at global shooting competitions, he established himself as an icon of Indian sports. As an athlete and mentor, he made a lasting contribution by nurturin...