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Bindra was conferred with the honour for his “distinguished contribution” to the Olympic movement during the IOC Session taking place in the French capital on the sidelines of the ongoing Summer Olympics, which reaches its conclusion on Sunday. read more
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Indian shooting legend Abhinav Bindra receives the 'Olympic Order' from IOC president Thomas Bach in Paris. Reuters
Legendary Indian shooter Abhinav Bindra received the prestigious ‘Olympic Order’ during the 142nd IOC Session in Paris on Saturday.
Bindra was conferred with the honour for his “distinguished contribution” to the Olympic movement during the IOC Session taking place in the French capital on the sidelines of the ongoing Summer Olympics, which reaches its conclusion on Sunday.
The 41-year-old had won India’s maiden individual Olympic gold in Beijing 2008 by winning the men’s 10m air rifle event, and would remain the only Indian to achieve the feat until Neeraj Chopra won the men’s javelin event in Tokyo 13 years later.
”When I was a young boy, it was these Olympic rings, which gave meaning to my life,” Bindra said.
”And it was a privilege to be able to pursue my Olympic dream for over two decades. Post my athletic career, it has been a great passion of mine to try and contribute back to the Olympic Movement. It has been a privilege and an honour,” he added.
India's first individual Olympic gold medalist, IOC Athletes' Commission Vice-Chair @Abhinav_Bindra has been bestowed with the prestigious Olympic Order, in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the Olympic Movement. pic.twitter.com/j0hbtCqAPy
— IOC MEDIA (@iocmedia) August 10, 2024The 41-year-old, who is also the vice chair of the IOC Athletes’ Commission, said the award will inspire him to continue to work even harder and keep contributing to the Olympic Movement.
The Olympic Order, established in 1975, is the highest award of the Olympic Movement. It is awarded to individuals for their distinguished contributions to the Olympic Movement.
Bindra appeared at the Summer Games in five editions, beginning at Sydney 2000. He made his mark for the first time at Athens 2004 when he made it to the final of the men’s 10m air rifle.
At Beijing 2008, he beat defending champion Zhu Qinan of China to win the gold medal. He also made the final at Rio 2016, but finished fourth.
Bindra has been a part of the IOC Athletes’ Commission since 2018.
With inputs from PTI
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