Veteran sports administrator and India’s first Asian Games shooting gold medallist Randhir Singh was cremated here on Thursday in the presence of family members, close associates and a large number of mourners who gathered to bid farewell to one of the country’s most influential sporting personalities.Singh died at his New Delhi residence on Wednesday after battling age-related ailments, bringing to an end a long and distinguished association with Indian and international sports administration.He was 79 and is survived by wife Vinita and daughters Mahima, Jattvibeaina and Rajeshwari, who is also a shooter.His body was brought to Haridwar by ambulance as relatives, friends and well-wishers assembled for the final rites. Rose petals were strewn along the path as close family members carried the bier before the pyre was lit after customary rituals were performed on the banks of the Ganga.Former NRAI president Raninder Singh, son of former Punjab chief minister Captain Amarinder Singh, who was a cousin of Randhir Singh, paid an emotional tribute to the veteran sports administrator.”What can I say? He was a great personality in the world of sports. He has served this country a lot. People have come to give love, but it’s an unfortunate day that comes in the life of everyone. So, as a family, we have gathered to say goodbye,” he told reporters.”Just like his father, Raja Balendra Singh, I think my uncle has achieved the same. He is a member of my family.”He has been a father figure to me. He has always tried to promote the culture of India,” added Raninder, who served as ISSF Vice-President from 2018-2022.Several members of the shooting fraternity, including Ronjan Sodhi, Manavjit Singh Sandhu, Kynan Chenai and Rana Gurmit Singh Sodhi, were present at the final rites here.