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Abhinav Bindra Creates History As First Indian To Receive Olympic Order

Abhinav Bindra, the first Indian to win an individual Olympic medal, has been awarded the Olympic Order for his outstanding services to the Olympic movement. The award ceremony will be held during the 142nd IOC Session in Paris on August 10.

Jul 23, 2024, 12:06 PM IST

Sania Mirza Posts Photo With Indian Flag On Republic Day But Faces Online Hate In Comments Section For Marrying Shoaib Malik

Unfortunately, the joyous occasion turned sour for Sania Mirza as Indian fans targeted her for marrying Shoaib Malik, a Pakistani cricketer.

Jan 26, 2024, 13:12 PM IST

India's Most Eligible Bachelors: List Includes One Whom Lalu Prasad Yadav Recently Advised, 'Shaadi Kariye, Hum Log Baraati Chalenge'

Most Eligible Bachelors In India: Many of the most desirable bachelors in India are young, bright, handsome, wealthy, and single. There are quite a few men on this list who have been single for a long time. Even in their 50s, they continue to compete with their younger counterparts because of their charming personalities, charisma, and established reputations.

Aug 07, 2023, 21:12 PM IST

Indian Olympic Gold Medalist Abhinav Bindra Strongly Condemns Police Action Against Wrestlers At Jantar Mantar

On Sunday, as the wrestlers attempted to breach the barricades and march towards the new Parliament building from Jantar Mantar, the police personnel forcibly pushed and shoved them before detaining them and transporting them to different police stations in Delhi.

May 29, 2023, 18:50 PM IST

Vinesh Phogat Questions Cricketers' Silence Over Wrestlers Protest, Asks 'Abhi Kya Ho Gaya?'

While their protest is on at Jantar Mantar in Delhi, no prominent figure from cricket, badminton, athletics have paid a visit to the wrestlers. Only Abhinav Bindra, Neeraj Chopra have tweeted words in support of them.

Apr 28, 2023, 12:37 PM IST

'Deeply Concerning': Abhinav Bindra On Wrestlers Protesting Against WFI Chairman

Vinesh along with Olympic medallists Bajrang Punia and Sakashi Malik have been sitting on an indefinite protest at Jantar Mantar against WFI supremo Singh, who has allegedly harassed seven female wrestlers including a minor

Apr 26, 2023, 19:40 PM IST

Rishabh Pant Accident: Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra calls for ‘psychological support’ to wicketkeeper, says THIS

Rishabh Pant was airlifted from a Dehradun hospital to Mumbai where he will undergo extensive treatment for ligament injuries in the knee and ankle which he had sustained during a car crash on December 30. 

Jan 05, 2023, 06:38 AM IST

ISSF World Championship 2022: Rudrankksh Balasaheb Patil wins 10m air rifle gold, books quota for Paris Olympics

The 18-year-old also emulated Abhinav Bindra, India's first individual Olympic gold medallist, as a world champion in Men's Air Rifle

Oct 14, 2022, 20:49 PM IST

Kargil Vijay Diwas: MS Dhoni to Kapil Dev - Sportsmen who served in Indian armed forces – In Pics

On the occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas, take a look at some famous sportsmen who have been part of the Indian armed forces.

Jul 26, 2022, 18:53 PM IST

Remember the cute puppy gifted to Neeraj Chopra by Abhinav Bindra? He's all grown up now! Here's PIC

When Neeraj Chopra travelled back from Tokyo Olympics 2020 to India, he was honoured everywhere. He had won India's first gold medal in an individual sport for just the second time and it was indeed a time to celebrate. 

Apr 02, 2022, 18:18 PM IST

Mumbai becomes only second Indian city to host an IOC session, check details here

Leading the Indian presentation in Beijing were Abhinav Bindra, the country`s first individual Olympics gold medallist in 2008, IOC Member Nita Ambani, Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president Narinder Batra and Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Anurag Thakur.

Feb 19, 2022, 15:25 PM IST

India win bid to host 2023 IOC session in Mumbai; Abhinav Bindra, Sachin Tendulkar celebrate momentous occasion

Sania Mirza, Abhinav Bindra and others celebrate India's win for hosting the 2023 International Olympic Committee's (IOC) session in Mumbai.

Feb 19, 2022, 13:55 PM IST

From MS Dhoni to Sachin Tendulkar: Sportspersons who served in the Indian armed forces – In Pics

Due to their great contributions to the country, some Indian cricketers and other big sportspersons have earned the honorary rank from the Indian armed forces, and some of them even served in the Indian armed forces.

Jan 26, 2022, 21:22 PM IST

Abhinav Bindra gets a 'paw-dorable' present for Neeraj Chopra, Jwala Gutta reacts

Abhinav Bindra created history at the Beijing Olympics in 2008, where he won a gold medal in 10m air rifle. And after a long wait, 23-year-old Neeraj Chopra joined him by clinching the gold medal in the men's javelin final at Tokyo 2020.

Sep 22, 2021, 17:22 PM IST

India at 75: From 1983 World Cup win to Abhinav Bindra's Olympics gold - India's greatest sporting achievements, Part One

India will celebrate their 75th Independence Day on Sunday (August 15) and over the years the nation has seen some landmark sporting moments. In this three-part Photo Gallery, Zee News English takes a looks at 15 of India's greatest sporting achievements. In part one of our series, we take a look at great triumphs like 1983 World Cup and Abhinav Bindra's gold medal at 2008 Beijing Olympics.

Aug 13, 2021, 14:18 PM IST

In Pics: Indians who missed Olympic medals by a whisker

The fourth-place finish, the dreaded fourth-place finish. Nobody really wants to finish in that position at the Olympic Games, yet there are more than half-a-dozen instances -- with the latest being golfer Aditi Ashok in Tokyo2020 -- where Indian players or teams have missed bronze by a whisker. Aditi finished fourth with an aggregate score of 15-under 269 on Saturday.

Aug 08, 2021, 14:38 PM IST

Tokyo Olympics: Abhinav Bindra pens touching note for history-maker PV Sindhu

The London 2012 gold-medallist Abhinav Bindra complimented 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’.

Aug 02, 2021, 07:15 AM IST

On this day in 2008: Abhinav Bindra won India's first individual Olympic gold

Bindra started his Olympic journey in Sydney in 2000 and had qualified in three Olympic finals.

Aug 11, 2020, 17:21 PM IST

'Timely decision was taken': Abhinav Bindra on Tokyo Olympics postponement

Abhinav Bindra, in an exclusive interview with WION’s Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo, opened up on the postponed Games, how Japan is going to overcome the setback and the cost of pushing the quadrennial event back by a year.

Apr 06, 2020, 14:53 PM IST

Abhinav Bindra gave confidence to many shooters like me: Abhishek Verma

"Abhinav Bindra's gold medal in shooting completely transformed the shooting landscape in our country. It gave that confidence to many aspiring shooters like me that I too can perform well in the sport and get a medal for my country"

Feb 06, 2020, 17:29 PM IST