Sunny Thomas, who was ‘mentor and father figure to generations of Indian shooters’, passes away

Former India shooting coach Sunny Thomas passed away at his residence in in Uzhavoor, Kerala at the age of 84 following a brief illness. A Dronacharya Award winner, Thomas was the national team coach for 19 years, from 1993 to 2012.
“Deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Prof. Sunny Thomas. He was more than a coach, he was a mentor, guide, and father figure to generations of Indian shooters,” posted India’s first Olympic gold medal winner Abhinav Bindra on X. “His belief in our potential and his relentless dedication to the sport laid the foundation for India’s rise in international shooting. He played a big role in my early years, and I’ll always be grateful for his support and guidance. Rest in peace, sir. Your impact is everlasting.”
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