Abhinav Bindra Awarded 'Olympic Order'

Abhinav Bindra to Receive Olympic Order

Announcement: IOC to honor Abhinav Bindra on August 10, 2024, during the 142nd IOC session in Paris.

Second Indian Recipient: After Indira Gandhi.

Key Achievements:

• Olympics: Gold in 10m Air Rifle (Beijing 2008), India's first Olympic champion.
• World Championship 2006 (Zagreb): Gold in 10m Air Rifle.
• Commonwealth Games: 5 Golds (2002, 2006, 2010, 2014).

Roles & Awards:

• Roles: ISSF President (2014), IOC Athletes Commission Member (2018).
• Awards: Arjuna Award (2000), Khel Ratna (2002), Padma Bhushan (2009).