New Delhi, June 12 -- India's 2008 Beijing Olympics gold medallist shooter Abhinav Bindra paid his condolences on the death of his former teammate 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.

Bindra shared a post on X and wrote, "Heartbroken to hear about Jaspal Rana's passing. Jaspal was my teammate, and in many ways, part of a generation that helped shape Indian shooting. He was intense, gifted, and carried the pride of the country every time he stepped onto the range. This is a huge loss for our sport. My deepest condolences to his ...