Jaspal Rana Age, Height, Family, Career, Net Worth, Lifestyle & Facts

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Profession: Indian shooter, Politician

Famous for: Winning gold medals at the Asian Games and Commonwealth Games

Date of Birth: 28 June 1976 (Monday)

Age (as of 2023): 47 Years

Birthplace: Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand

Zodiac sign: Cancer

Nationality: Indian

Hometown: Dehradun, Uttarakhand

Caste: Rajput [1] Facebook

Age: 47 Years

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EDUCATION

School: Kendriya Vidyalaya School, Air Force Station Tigri Camp Tuklakabad, New Delhi

PHYSICAL STATISTICS

Height (ISSF): in centimeters – 175 cm in meters – 1.75 m in feet & inches – 5’ 7”

Eye Colour: Black

Hair Colour: Black

FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS

Marital Status: Married

Wife: Reena Rana (Fashion designer)

Children: Son – Yuvraj Rana Daughter – Devanshi Rana

Parents: Father – Narayan Singh Rana (politician) Mother – Shyama Rana

Siblings: Brother – Subhash Rana Sister – Sushma Singh

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Debut: National – 31st National Shooting Championship, Ahmedabad (1988) International – 46th World Shooting Championship (Junior Section), Milan, Italy (1994)

Awards, Honours: • Arjuna Award in 1994 • Padma Shri in 1997 • Dronacharya Award in 2020

MONEY FACTOR

Assets/Properties[3]MyNeta: Movable : • Cash: Rs. 25,000 • Banks: Rs. 58.17 lakh • NSS, Postal Savings, etc.: Rs. 1 lakh • Jewellry: Rs. 3.55 lakh • Others: Rs. 10.75 lakh Immovable : • Agricultural Land: Rs. 23.95 lakh • Non Agricultural Land: Rs. 11.70 lakh • Buildings: Rs. 20 lakh • Others: Rs. 8 lakh

Net Worth (as of 2009): Rs. 1.37 crores [4] MyNeta

OTHER INFORMATION

Coach/Mentor: Narayan Singh Rana

Medals: • Gold medal in the 1994 ISSF World Shooting Championships in Milan (25 m standard pistol) (juniors) • Gold medal in the 1994 Asian Games in Hiroshima (25 m center fire pistol) • Bronze medal in the 1994 Asian Games in Hiroshima (25 m center fire pistol team) • Gold medal in the 1995 Asian Shooting Championships in Jakarta (25 m standard pistol) • Silver medal in the 1998 Asian Games in Bangkok (25 m center fire pistol) • Bronze medal in the 1998 Asian Games in Bangkok (25 m center fire pistol team) • Bronze medal in the 2000 Asian Shooting Championships in Langkawi (25 m center fire pistol) • Gold medal in the 2006 Asian Games in Doha (25 m center fire pistol) • Gold medal in the 2006 Asian Games in Doha (25 m center fire pistol team) • Gold medal in the 2006 Asian Games in Doha (25 m standard pistol) • Silver medal in the 2006 Asian Games in Doha (25 m standard pistol team)

Political Party: • Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) (2006-2012) • Indian National Congress (INC) (2012-)

Political Journey: • Joined BJP in 2006 • Contested elections from Tehri in 2009 and lost to Vijay Bahuguna of Congress • Joined Indian National Congress (INC) in 2012

Address: H.NO.12 VILL-MANJHON, PS-CANTT, District Dehradun

Hobbies: Playing sports

INTERESTING BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Jaspal Rana is a distinguished Indian shooter and a renowned shooting coach, celebrated for his remarkable achievements in the sport. His illustrious career includes winning gold medals at prestigious events such as the 1994 Asian Games, the 1998 Commonwealth Games, the 2002 Commonwealth Games, and numerous other competitions. Jaspal’s journey into the world of shooting began at the tender age of 10, inspired by his father, Narayan Singh Rana, who served as an official in the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP). As his first coach, Narayan instilled in Jaspal both the skills to handle pistols and rifles, although it was the pistol that ultimately captured his focus and passion.

One of the defining moments in Jaspal’s career occurred during the World Shooting Championships in Milan, where he faced significant adversity. Despite suffering from a painful boil on his knee that required surgery, he was determined to compete. His resilience paid off as he not only clinched his first international medal in the junior section but also set a junior world record in the 25-meter pistol event. This triumph strongly defined his career, with Jaspal reflecting on the significance of this achievement amidst his long journey of victories and setbacks. Following the event, he sought medical attention, only to learn that his determination had led him to gold and a new world record.

The accolades continued for Jaspal Rana, who maintained his winning streak by securing another gold medal at the 1994 Asian Games held in Hiroshima, Japan. In recognition of his outstanding performances, he was awarded the prestigious Arjuna Award that same year. His prowess in the sport was further highlighted during the 46th World Shooting Championship (Junior Section), where he set a record in the 25-meter centerfire pistol with an impressive score of 590 points—a feat he had previously matched in national competitions. His consistent excellence in shooting earned him the Padma Shri award in 1997, solidifying his status as one of India’s top athletes.

In addition to his sporting achievements, Jaspal Rana ventured into politics in 2006 by joining the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Although he contested the Lok Sabha elections in 2009, he faced defeat against the Indian National Congress candidate Vijay Bahuguna. This led to his departure from the BJP in 2012, when he switched allegiances to the Indian National Congress in Uttarakhand. However, his journey in the shooting world continued as he faced challenges in his coaching career. In 2019, controversy erupted when the Delhi State Rifle Association filed a case against the government for omitting Rana’s name from the list of Dronacharya Awardees. The subsequent recognition came in 2020 when he was finally honored with the Dronacharya Award, a moment he shared with pride, stressing that the honor belonged to his entire team and his students.

While Jaspal’s career in both sports and politics has been marked by ups and downs, he remains a pivotal figure in Indian shooting. His daughter, Devanshi Rana, has followed in her father’s footsteps, making her mark as part of the Indian National Shooting Team and achieving success in international competitions. Despite facing criticism during his coaching tenure, particularly concerning his relationship with prominent shooters like Manu Bhaker, Jaspal has maintained that his decisions were always in the best interest of the athletes he trains. Today, he dedicates his efforts to nurturing the next generation of shooters through the Jaspal Rana Institute of Education and Technology in Dehradun, fostering talent that continues to elevate Indian shooting on the world stage.

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Note: All biographical information compiled from publicly available sources.