Indian Shooter Jaspal Rana, Arjuna, Padma Shri, Dronacharya Awardee, Passes Away at 49
Jaspal Rana, a distinguished Indian shooter and Asian Games gold medallist, has passed away at the age of 49. He was honoured with the Arjuna Award in 1994, the Padma Shri in 1997, and the Dronacharya Award in 2020 for his significant contributions to the sport.
Source: The Hindu - Sport
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