India’s first individual Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra was awarded the Olympic Order at the 142nd IOC Session in Paris. Bindra, who won a gold medal in the men’s 10m air rifle at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, was awarded the Olympic Order, the highest honour bestowed by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to recognise individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the Olympic Movement.
“As a child, these Olympic rings gave meaning to my life and it is a privilege to be able to pursue my Olympic dream for over two decades,” Bindra said of his involvement in the Olympic movement. “After my sporting career, my great passion has been to try and contribute to the Olympic movement. It has been a privilege and an honour. This award only fuels that passion even more and I look forward to working even harder and continuing to contribute to the Olympic movement for the rest of my life.”
“This recognition is not only a personal milestone, but a testament to the spirit of perseverance and dedication that sport instils in all of us. I am deeply honoured to receive this recognition from the IOC and dedicate it to all athletes and sports enthusiasts who strive to uphold the Olympic ideals,” added Bindra.
Bindra, a winner of around 150 individual medals in sport shooting, was awarded the Blue Cross in 2018, the highest honour given by the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF). Since his retirement, Bindra has dedicated himself to encouraging and helping the younger generation prepare for the Olympics, helping them take advantage of the best technology through the Abhinav Bindra Foundation Trust (ABFT), which supports grassroots athletes.
Bindra is one of six Indian athletes to have won an Olympic medal, besides others like Rajyavardhan Singh RathoreVijay Kumar, Gagan Narang, Manu Bhaker twice in Paris and Sarabjot Singh.
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