Veteran sports administrator and India’s first shooting gold medallist Randhir Singh passes away

May 27, 2026

Veteran sports administrator and India’s first shooting gold-medallist in the Asian Games, Randhir Singh, passed away in New Delhi on Wednesday.  He was battling age-related ailments for a prolonged time, and today he took his last breath. His departure marks the end of an era in the country’s sporting landscape, on which he left an indelible mark in varied roles.

Singh was 79 and had undergone hospitalisation for several days before breathing his last at his residence here. He is survived by his wife Vinita and three daughters, Mahima, Sunaina and Rajeshwari, who is also a shooter.

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, having already served the body as Secretary General from 1991 to 2015.

“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.

Former CM Amrinder Singh expressed condolences

Former Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh’s cousin and brother-in-law Raja Randhir Singh passed away. As soon as the news of his death came out, a wave of grief spread in the political and sports world.

Amarinder Singh himself shared the information about his death through social media. In his message, he expressed deep sorrow and wrote that his brother Raja Randhir Singh ji is no more in this world. He prayed to God to grant the departed soul a place of rest at his feet.