New Delhi, May 27 -- Five-time Olympian and legendary Indian shooter Randhir Singh passed away on Wednesday due to prolonged illness.
He was 79.
Born on October 18, 1946, in Patiala, Punjab, Raja Randhir Singh came from a family deeply associated with Indian sport and played a pivotal role both on and off the field.
Randhir first made his mark in shooting, specialising in trap and skeet events. He represented India at five Olympics - Mexico City 1968, Munich 1972, Montreal 1976, Moscow 1980 and Los Angeles 1984 - in trap.
Randhir Singh became the first Indian shooter to win an Asian Games gold medal when he topped the podium at Bangkok 1978 in men's trap.
He also won a silver medal in the team event and an individual bronze at the 1982...