Abhinav Bindra has been honoured with the Olympic Order for his outstanding contributions to the Olympic movement.
- Abhinav Bindra is the first Indian to win an individual gold at the Olympics.
- Bindra, a member of the IOC Athletes Commission, is the first Indian to receive this prestigious award, garnering praise from numerous prominent figures for his achievement.
The Olympic Order
- The Olympic Order is the highest award presented by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
- Established in 1975, it is awarded to individuals who have rendered distinguished service to the Olympic Movement.
- This honor can be bestowed upon IOC members, athletes, and other individuals who have made significant contributions to the development and promotion of the Olympic Games and its ideals.
- The award comes in three grades: gold, silver, and bronze, with the gold medal being the most prestigious.
Abhinav Bindra
- Abhinav Bindra holds the distinction of being India’s first individual gold medalist at the Olympics, securing the gold at the 2008 Beijing Olympics in the men’s 10-meter air rifle event.
- In addition to his Olympic gold, Bindra boasts an illustrious collection of medals.
- He won the gold medal at the 2006 World Championships in the 10m air rifle event, and gold medals in the Commonwealth Games in 2002, 2006, and 2010 in pairs events.
- He also clinched the individual gold in the 2014 Commonwealth Games.
