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India's Asia Games first shooting gold-medallist Randhir Singh dies

Veteran sports administrator and India's first shooting gold-medallist in Asian Games, Randhir Singh, died here on Wednesday after battling age-related ailments

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Randhir Singh (Pic: X)

Randhir Singh (Pic: X)

Renowned sports administrator and India's trailblazing Asian Games shooting gold medalist, Randhir Singh, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, following a battle with age-related illnesses. He was 79 years old.

Singh had spent several days in the hospital before peacefully breathing his last at his private residence. He leaves behind his wife, Vinita, and three daughters: Mahima, Sunaina, and Rajeshwari, the latter of whom has proudly followed in her father's footsteps as an elite competitive shooter.

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