May 27: Veteran Indian sports personality, former shooter, Olympian, and long-serving sports administrator Randhir Singh has passed away at the age of 79, marking the end of an era in Indian sports administration.
Singh, who represented India as a shooter and later played a significant role in sports governance, was widely respected for his contributions to the development of Indian sport at both national and international levels.
Over the decades, he held several key administrative positions and was associated with major sporting bodies, where he worked to strengthen athlete development and improve India’s global sporting presence.
His passing has been widely mourned across the sports fraternity, with tributes highlighting his dedication, leadership, and long-standing commitment to the growth of Indian sports.