Raja Randhir Singh passes away as former President of Olympic Council of Asia (OCA)

Exam-focused facts from the 30 May 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

Raja Randhir Singh, a five-time Olympian and Arjuna Awardee shooter, passed away at the age of 80 in New Delhi on May 27, 2026.
He was the first Indian shooter to win a gold medal at the Asian Games in the trap event.
He became the first Indian to preside over the OCA in 2024 and previously served as its Secretary General.
He held positions at the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Indian Olympic Association (IOA), and World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).
He served as the vice chairman of the 2010 Commonwealth Games in India.