Published on Feb 17, 2025
Current Affairs
The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI)
The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI)

Jaspal Rana was appointed as the 'High-Performance Coach' for the 25m pistol. The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) announced this on 15 February 2025. 

♦ Rana is a four-time Asian Games gold medallist and Dronacharya Awardee. Rana previously coached Manu Bhaker between 2018 and 2021 and in 2023. 
♦ Besides Rana, others who have been appointed high-performance coaches include DS Chandel (air rifle), Anwer Sultan (trap) and Manoj Kumar (50m rifle).
♦ Rio 2016 Olympian and 2014 Asian Games Champion Jitu Rai has been named the national coach for the 10m air pistol.
♦ Former international shooters who have also been appointed new national team coaches are Pooja Ghatkar (10m air rifle), Pemba Tamang (25m pistol), Amarinder Cheema (skeet) and Varsha Tomar (trap).
♦ Vikram Chopra and Samaresh Jung continue as head coaches for shotgun and pistol, respectively.