Jaspal Rana: key obituary facts
Is Jaspal Rana dead? Yes. Jaspal Rana died on June 12, 2026, at age 49.
Cause of death: Jaspal Rana's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Jaspal Rana known for?
He was known as Indian sport shooter.
More about Jaspal Rana
Born: 28 June 1976.
Place of birth: Uttarkashi.
Gender: male.
Nationality: India.
Education: University of Delhi.
Awards: Arjuna Award, Padma Shri in sports, Dronacharya Award.
Father: Narayan Singh Rana.
Jaspal Rana, the Indian Olympic sport shooter and shooting coach, died on June 12, 2026, at the age of 49.
Born on June 28, 1976, in Uttarkashi, he represented India at the 1996 Olympics and later became one of the country’s leading figures in shooting as both a competitor and coach. A native of Uttarakhand, Rana trained under his father, Narayan Singh Rana, and built a career that brought him recognition at major international events, including the Asian Games and the Commonwealth Games.
He was among India’s most decorated athletes at the Commonwealth Games, collecting 15 medals across four editions. Rana studied at the University of Delhi and was honored with the Arjuna Award, the Padma Shri in sports, and the Dronacharya Award.