Abhinav Bindra Receives Olympic Order for Major Contribution

NEW DELHI: India's first individual Olympic Gold medallist, Abhinav Bindra, received the 'Olympic Order' at the 142nd IOC session in Paris.

Bindra won a Gold medal in men's 10m air rifle at the Beijing 2008 Olympics. The Olympic Order is the highest honor given by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to those who have made significant contributions to the Olympic Movement.

Bindra reflected on his involvement with the Olympic movement by recalling that, as a young boy, the Olympic rings had given meaning to his life, and he considered it a privilege to have pursued his Olympic dream for over two decades.

He mentioned that after his athletic career, he developed a great passion for contributing back to the Olympic movement.

Bindra expressed that receiving the award further fueled his passion and motivated him to work harder and continue contributing to the Olympic movement for the rest of his life.

Bindra added that the recognition was not merely a personal milestone but also a testament to the spirit of perseverance and dedication that sports instill in everyone.

He expressed deep honor at being recognized by the IOC and dedicated the accolade to all athletes and sports enthusiasts who strive to uphold the Olympic ideals.

Bindra, who has won around 150 individual medals in sport shooting, received the Blue Cross, the highest honor from the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF), in 2018. S

ince retiring, he has been dedicated to helping young athletes prepare for the Olympics by providing access to advanced technology through the Abhinav Bindra Foundation Trust (ABFT) and supporting grassroots athletes.

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