Abhinav Bindra pens down letter for PV Sindhu: 'Your medal perfectly encapsulates the power of sport'
3 years, 5 months ago

Abhinav Bindra pens down letter for PV Sindhu: 'Your medal perfectly encapsulates the power of sport'

India TV News  

India's only individual gold medallist at the Olympic Games, rifle marksman Abhinav Bindra complimented badminton player PV Sindhu on her achievement of becoming the first woman sportsperson from the country to win two Olympic medals, saying it was a "rare" accomplishment and that the "next generation of athletes are lucky to have a role model like her". In a letter posted on social media, Bindra, winner of the 10m air rifle gold at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, said: "Many congratulations on winning the bronze medal at the Tokyo Olympics 2020. In fact, most sporting careers all over the world end without an Olympic medal, even after years and years spent obsessing over winning the shiny little round object. "Your medal perfectly encapsulates the power of sport and how it continues to inspire us all through its incorruptible spirit of togetherness.

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Abhinav Bindra awarded prestigious Olympic Order for ‘distinguished contribution’ by IOC
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Abhinav Bindra awarded prestigious Olympic Order for ‘distinguished contribution’ by IOC

Hindustan Times  

Indian shooting icon Abhinav Bindra was on Saturday awarded the prestigious Olympic Order in recognition of his "distinguished contribution" to the Olympic movement. Bindra, who became India's first-ever Olympic individual gold medallist in the 2008 Beijing Games with is top finish in 10m air rifle event, was conferred with the honour by the International Olympic Committee during its 142nd Session …

Paris 2024 Olympics: Abhinav Bindra honoured with Olympic Order at IOC session
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Paris 2024 Olympics: Abhinav Bindra honoured with Olympic Order at IOC session

The Hindu  

Abhinav Bindra, India’s first individual Olympic gold medallist, was honoured with the prestigious Olympic Order by the International Olympic Committee during the 142nd IOC Session in Paris. I am deeply humbled to be recognized by the IOC, and I dedicate this to all the athletes and sports enthusiasts who embody the Olympic ideals.” Honored to receive the Olympic Order from …

Manu Bhaker’s ‘hope people are not disappointed’ reaction a slap to Indian fan culture
5 months, 1 week ago

Manu Bhaker’s ‘hope people are not disappointed’ reaction a slap to Indian fan culture

Firstpost  

Manu Bhaker is a history-maker and a two-time Olympic medallist, yet she remains concerned about potential backlash from fans if she fails to win a third medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics. I hope people are not disappointed or angry,” Manu Bhaker was quoted as saying by PTI after becoming the first athlete in Independent India to win multiple medals …

Abhinav Bindra Awarded Olympic Order by IOC for Outstanding Services Olympic Movement
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Abhinav Bindra Awarded Olympic Order by IOC for Outstanding Services Olympic Movement

News 18  

Indian shooting legend Abhinav Bindra has been awarded with Olympic Order by the International Olympic Committee for his outstanding services to the Olympic Movement. “It is with great pleasure that I inform you that the IOC Executive Board has decided to award you with the Olympic Order for your outstanding services to the Olympic Movement,” IOC President wrote in a …

Abhinav Bindra awarded ‘Olympic Order’ by IOC
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Abhinav Bindra awarded ‘Olympic Order’ by IOC

The Hindu  

Indian shooting legend Abhinav Bindra has been awarded with Olympic Order by the International Olympic Committee for his outstanding services to the Olympic Movement. “It is with great pleasure that I inform you that the IOC Executive Board has decided to award you with the Olympic Order for your outstanding services to the Olympic Movement,” IOC President wrote in a …

Abhinav Bindra: A champion looks back at who he was
8 months, 1 week ago

Abhinav Bindra: A champion looks back at who he was

Live Mint  

The athlete as backwards prophet is the fashion. And this is when he’ll say repeatedly that yes, sure, he reached several goals yet he “failed miserably”. I didn’t have the courage to let go.” “My most successful years, in terms of quality, were in the US in 2001 when I was a student-athlete. They might clutch on to a little …

From one Olympic medallist to another: Abhinav Bindra wishes Leander Paes on 50th birthday, pens a letter
1 year, 6 months ago

From one Olympic medallist to another: Abhinav Bindra wishes Leander Paes on 50th birthday, pens a letter

The Hindu  

Dear Leander, As you turn 50, I wanted to take this opportunity to celebrate your incredible journey and the profound impact you have had on the world of sport. Your unwavering resilience, sense of duty to serve India, and indomitable spirit have inspired millions of athletes, including myself, throughout the nation. Abhinav Bindra and Leander Paes after winning their Olympic …

HTLS 2021: 'Hopefully, Neeraj's feat will open up more pathways in Indian sports,' Bindra hails Chopra's historic gold
3 years, 1 month ago

HTLS 2021: 'Hopefully, Neeraj's feat will open up more pathways in Indian sports,' Bindra hails Chopra's historic gold

Hindustan Times  

From one Indian Olympic gold medallist to another… Abhinav Bindra spoke highly of javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra's historic achievement of winning the highest Olympic honour in track and field for India. On Day 2 of the 19th edition of the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit 2021, Bindra, in conversation with HT's Managing editor Kunal Pradhan, hailed Chopra's humongous feat, which saw …

Conclave 2021: Felt great to hold both gold medals - Neeraj Chopra recalls meeting with Abhinav Bindra after Tokyo Olympics
3 years, 3 months ago

Conclave 2021: Felt great to hold both gold medals - Neeraj Chopra recalls meeting with Abhinav Bindra after Tokyo Olympics

India Today  

Neeraj Chopra made the country of a billion and more incredibly proud when he was standing on the top step of the podium at the Tokyo Olympics. When Neeraj Chopra was standing on the podium with the gold medal around his neck, the India national anthem was played for the first time at the Tokyo Olympics -- a moment that …

PV Sindhu: The goal is to win the gold at Paris Olympics
3 years, 4 months ago

PV Sindhu: The goal is to win the gold at Paris Olympics

The Hindu  

P. V. Sindhu has admirably managed to carry the weight of expectations to return with a second Olympic medal from the recently concluded Tokyo Games. I learned a lot, I am very happy to be back with a second Olympic medal.” The addition of South Korean coach Park Tae-Sang and physio B. Evangeline to her team and the constant support …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Neeraj Chopra credits Abhinav Bindra for opening athletes to ‘thought of winning gold at Olympics’
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Neeraj Chopra credits Abhinav Bindra for opening athletes to ‘thought of winning gold at Olympics’

Firstpost  

Chopra joined Bindra in a now exclusive two-man gold club after he ended up on top in the men’s javelin throw final with a best throw of 87.58m in Tokyo on Saturday. Tokyo: Tokyo Games gold medallist Neeraj Chopra says the country’s athletes look up to Abhinav Bindra in their endeavour to win individual top prize at the Olympics. He …

Sindhu a sporting icon and one of India\'s greatest Olympians: Thakur
3 years, 5 months ago

Sindhu a sporting icon and one of India\'s greatest Olympians: Thakur

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Sports Minister Anurag Thakur on Tuesday hailed P V Sindhu as a sporting icon and one of the “greatest Olympians” the country has ever produced after she returned to the country to a warm reception following her bronze-medal winning feat at the Tokyo Games. Sindhu on Sunday became the second Indian and first woman from the country to …

PV Sindhu a sporting icon and one of India's greatest Olympians: Sports Minister Anurag Thakur
3 years, 5 months ago

PV Sindhu a sporting icon and one of India's greatest Olympians: Sports Minister Anurag Thakur

India TV News  

Sports Minister Anurag Thakur on Tuesday hailed P V Sindhu as a sporting icon and one of the "greatest Olympians" the country has ever produced after she returned to the country to a warm reception following her bronze-medal winning feat at the Tokyo Games. Sindhu on Sunday became the second Indian and first woman from the country to bag two …

PV Sindhu: I am very happy to add another Olympic medal in Tokyo
3 years, 5 months ago

PV Sindhu: I am very happy to add another Olympic medal in Tokyo

The Hindu  

Another Olympic medal for P. V. Sindhu. Unlike Tai, who has won more Badminton World Federation World Tour events than any other since its inception in 2018, Sindhu’s lack of consistency was a worry ahead of the Games. “We were all together during training, and Mulyo’s presence helped hugely,” recalls Sindhu about his contribution in her winning the 2017 Korea …

Sindhu India’s pride, one of our most outstanding Olympians: PM Modi
3 years, 5 months ago

Sindhu India’s pride, one of our most outstanding Olympians: PM Modi

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday hailed ace badminton player P V Sindhu as India’s pride after she won bronze in the Tokyo Olympics. The reigning world champion became only the second Indian and the country’s first woman to win two Olympic medals, securing a bronze after a straight-game win over world No. Wrestler Sushil Kumar is the …

Abhinav Bindra on his 2008 Beijing Olympics gold medal: Living in the moment
3 years, 6 months ago

Abhinav Bindra on his 2008 Beijing Olympics gold medal: Living in the moment

The Hindu  

I reached Beijing about eight or nine days before the Games. Three days before leaving for Beijing, I did the commando training, challenging myself to the limit, in Germany. READ | Leander Paes on his 1996 Atlanta Olympics bronze: Tears of triumph and pain I could look myself in the mirror and answer the question. I was a winner in …

PV Sindhu: Carrying the hopes of a nation
3 years, 6 months ago

PV Sindhu: Carrying the hopes of a nation

Live Mint  

For a lot of athletes, winning an Olympics medal is the pinnacle of their career. You can’t give your hundred per cent.” As the reigning world champion, Sindhu is one of the strongest medal contenders in the women’s field. “When you go to a tournament where Marin isn’t playing, people feel that you have to come back with the medal,” …

Abhinav Bindra: the evolution of an athlete
3 years, 7 months ago

Abhinav Bindra: the evolution of an athlete

Live Mint  

Playing by the rules. Humility.” It’s 13 summers since he won Olympic gold and since there’s another Games coming, Abhinav Bindra is engaging in a subject he enjoys. “I have been trying to develop other parts of myself which don’t come naturally,” says Bindra, who retired in 2016. He aided fellow shooter Niccolò Campriani’s project to take three refugees, who …

Abhinav Bindra bats for imbibing sports culture in the country PV Sindhu
4 years ago

Abhinav Bindra bats for imbibing sports culture in the country PV Sindhu

The Hindu  

Olympic silver medallist and world champion shuttler P V Sindhu on Saturday said it is important to have good coaches, who can understand the mindset of the players and address their specific needs to create more champions. "I would say we need to have really good coaches, who analyse each player because every player's mindset is different, so he needs …

Hopeful of India recording best-ever medal haul in Tokyo Olympics: Bindra - Sportstar
4 years ago

Hopeful of India recording best-ever medal haul in Tokyo Olympics: Bindra - Sportstar

The Hindu  

India's only individual Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra is hopeful of the country recording its best-ever medal haul in the upcoming edition of the mega-event in Tokyo, saying each of the athlete can be counted as a "realistic" prospect. "Tokyo Olympics could end up with our best ever medal haul even though the times are challenging due to the COVID-19 …

On this day: Reliving Abhinav Bindra's Beijing Olympics gold medal
4 years, 4 months ago

On this day: Reliving Abhinav Bindra's Beijing Olympics gold medal

The Hindu  

August 11, 2008: It was the golden day for Indian sports. There were hopes that there could be two Indians in the final, in 10-metre air rifle, as Abhinav Bindra and Gagan Narang were on course. READ | “I sincerely hope that it changes the face of Olympic sport in the country,” said Abhinav, quite in control of his emotions. …

\'WC gold will give Sindhu belief to go all the way at 2020 Olympics\': Abhinav Bindra
5 years, 4 months ago

\'WC gold will give Sindhu belief to go all the way at 2020 Olympics\': Abhinav Bindra

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Beijing Olympics champion shooter Abhinav Bindra has lavished praise on P V Sindhu for her historic World Championship gold, saying the "fantastic performance" will give the Indian ace the belief to repeat the feat at 2020 Tokyo Games. "Winning a World Championship Gold medal is a fantastic achievement and a great day for Indian Sport. — Abhinav Bindra …

Abhinav Bindra: Gold medal is not everything in life
5 years, 5 months ago

Abhinav Bindra: Gold medal is not everything in life

The Hindu  

Winning the men’s 10-metre air rifle gold medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics was the crowning glory of Abhinav Bindra’s illustrious career, but it came at a cost. Bindra spoke at a discussion titled ‘Athletes and mental health’, at the ‘The Sports Law & Policy Symposium', organised by LawNK and GoSports Foundation here on Saturday. READ | Bindra not in …

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