Veteran sports administrator Randhir Singh passes away
Randhir Singh, a veteran sports administrator and India's first shooting gold-medallist in the Asian Games, has passed away at the age of 79. He had been battling age-related ailments and recently resigned as President of the Olympic Council of Asia due to health issues. Singh was a distinguished Olympian and made significant contributions to the development of shooting sports and the Olympic movement.
- ▪Randhir Singh passed away in New Delhi on May 27, 2026, after battling health issues.
- ▪He was India's first shooting gold-medallist in the Asian Games and had a notable Olympic career with five appearances.
- ▪Singh served as Secretary General of the Indian Olympic Association and was a member of the International Olympic Committee.
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Veteran sports administrator and India's first shooting gold-medallist in the Asian Games, Randhir Singh, passed away in New Delhi on Wednesday (May 27, 2026) after battling age-related ailments.He was 79 and had undergone hospitalisation for several days before breathing his last at his residence in New Delhi.Singh recently quit his position as the President of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) due to health issues. He was elected for a four-year term in 2024."With deep sorrow, we share the sad news of the passing of Raja Randhir Singh, who left for his heavenly abode today, on 27th May 2026," Secretary of the National Rifles Association of India (NRAI), Rajiv Bhatia stated."A distinguished Olympian, Arjuna Awardee, and one of the most respected sports administrators in India, Asia, and…
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