Abhinav Bindra, India's first individual gold medallist in the Olympics, on Saturday, said it's 'gut-wrenching' for Vinesh Phogat as she waits for a verdict in her case against her disqualification from the final of the women's 50 kg wrestling at the Paris Olympics.
Abhinav Bindra, who was awarded the prestigious Olympic Order by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) at the 142nd IOC Session on Saturday, has applauded the Indian contingent for its "spirited performance" at the Paris Olympics.
Beijing Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra feels honoured to carry the 2024 Paris Olympic flame and said he is humbled to be part of the sporting pinnacle.
The Olympic Order is the highest award given by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for meritorious services. Bindra, a member of the IOC Athletes Commission since 2018, is the first Indian to receive the Olympic Order.
Abhinav Bindra, the first Indian to win an individual medal at the Olympics, has been conferred with the Olympic Order for his outstanding services to the Olympic movement.
Bindra who win gold in 2008 Beijing Games in air rifle event was speaking to the national shooters during a session organised by the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) at the Dr Karni Singh Shooting Range in New Delhi
Olympic gold medalist Abhinav Bindra is scheduled to be the torchbearer for the 2024 Paris Olympics, with six months to go.
Bindra delivered the address via a webinar which was joined by sporting legends and administrators.
Pullela Gopichand also highlighted the importance of support from the top leadership to promote the need for Physical Literacy.
Gopichand gave examples of Abhinav Bindra, Sania Nehwal, P.V. Sindhu and said they were able to win medals at the Olympics was because they gave it their all
