Punjab Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh on Saturday congratulated his son and former shooter Raninder Singh for making the nation country proud by becoming the first Indian to be elected as one of the four vice presidents of the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF).
The election, which took place during the ISSF General Assembly convened in Munich was hailed by the Chief Minister “as a matter of honour and pride for Punjabis, especially for the shooting fraternity. Raninder had brought laurels for India through his elevation to the coveted post, said Capt Amarinder.
Punjab Sports Minister Rana Gurmit Singh Sodhi also hailed the rare accomplishment of Raninder Singh, saying he had done the entire nation proud.
On Friday, Raninder Singh was awarded the ISSF diploma of honour gold medal at the general assembly. He was also presented with the diploma and medal by the outgoing longest serving president of the ISSF, Olegario Vazquez Rana.
Raninder, who is also the president of National Rifle Association of India (NRAI), secured 161 votes in the election.