Description:
(Indian Retired Sports Shooter and Olympic Gold Medalist)
Abhinav Bindra is a renowned Indian shooter who put India on the global shooting map by winning the gold in the 10 m Air Rifle event at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. He holds the honour of being the first Indian to win an individual Olympic gold. Born in a well-to-do Punjabi Sikh family, Bindra showed interest in shooting from an early age and to encourage his interest, his parents had an indoor shooting range installed at their home in Patiala, Punjab. He represented India in the 1998 Commonwealth Games, at the age of 15, and was the youngest participant in the games. He started getting noticed after he won a bronze medal in the 2001 Munich World Cup by creating a new junior world record score of 597/600. Thereafter, he never looked back and his career graph went up and up. Besides winning the Olympic gold medal, he has won several medals in Commonwealth Games over the years and has also won the World Shooting Championship. Bindra's main contribution lay in the fact that he kindled public interest in shooting in India and has inspired many budding shooters to take the sport.
Birthday
September 28, 1982 (Libra)
Alternative names
Abhinav Apjit Bindra
City
Dehradun, India
Parents
Apjit Bindra
Babli Bindra
What is Abhinav Bindra's training routine like?
Abhinav Bindra follows a rigorous training routine that includes strength training, mental conditioning, and shooting practice for several hours each day.
How did Abhinav Bindra prepare for the Olympics?
Abhinav Bindra prepared for the Olympics by focusing on his physical fitness, mental resilience, and honing his shooting skills through intense practice and competition.
How did Abhinav Bindra balance his shooting career with other responsibilities?
Abhinav Bindra balanced his shooting career with other responsibilities by maintaining a disciplined schedule, prioritizing his training, and seeking support from his team and coaches.
What impact did Abhinav Bindra have on the sport of shooting in India?
Abhinav Bindra's success and dedication to shooting have inspired a new generation of Indian shooters and raised the profile of the sport in the country.
