Abhinav Bindra

Born:

September 28, 1982, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India

Nationality:

Indian

Profession(s):

Professional Shooter, Businessman

Early Life and Education

• Educated at The Doon School, Dehradun.
• Graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from the University of Colorado Boulder.

Career and Major Achievements

• Started shooting professionally at a young age.
• Competed in the 2000 Sydney Olympics.
• Won a gold medal in the 10m air rifle event at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, becoming the first Indian individual Olympic gold medalist.
• Represented India at the 2004 Athens Olympics, 2012 London Olympics, and 2016 Rio Olympics.
• Won a gold medal at the 2006 ISSF World Shooting Championships.
• Received the Arjuna Award in 2000 and the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award in 2001.
• Awarded the Padma Bhushan in 2009.
• Served as a Goodwill Ambassador for the Olympic Movement.

Notable Works

• Authored the autobiography of Abhinav Bindra, titled "A Shot at History: My Obsessive Journey to Olympic Gold."

Legacy and Impact

Abhinav Bindra is a highly influential figure in Indian sports, particularly for his role in popularizing shooting as a sport and inspiring a new generation of athletes. His Olympic gold medal remains a defining moment in Indian sporting history. He is also a successful businessman and continues to contribute to the development of sports in India.

Awards and Recognition

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