Abhinav Bindra

August 29 is celebrated across the country as National Sports Day in memory of Major Dhyan Chand, widely regarded as the greatest field hockey player.

Abhinav Bindra’s 2008 Olympic Gold: 17 Years on, a legacy that redefined Indian Sport

For all the accolades and milestones in his storied career, that evening in Beijing remains the cornerstone of Abhinav Bindra's legacy — a moment forever etched in golden letters in India’s sporting history.

Abhinav Bindra biopic starring Harsh Varrdhan Kapoor officially shelved, here's why

The Abhinav Bindra biopic, starring Harsh Varrdhan Kapoor and in development since 2017, has been officially shelved, disappointing many eager fans.

Abhinav Bindra slams India's sporting mindset: 'We only celebrate winners'

After becoming the nation's first individual Olympic champion by winning gold in the men's 10m air rifle event at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, Bindra's unrestrained passion for sports prompted him to pursue a career in entrepreneurship and philanthropy.

Abhinav Bindra honored with prestigious Olympic Order at IOC Session in Paris

Abhinav Bindra's journey to this remarkable achievement is marked by numerous accolades and contributions both on and off the field.

Abhinav Bindra awarded Olympic Order by IOC

Abhinav Bindra is the first Indian to win a gold medal in an individual event at the Olympic Games.

Sports News: Bajrang Punia vs. NADA, Abhinav Bindra's advice to Paris-bound athletes and more

In today's sports news roundup: Wrestler Bajrang Punia accuses NADA of targeting him, vows to challenge their actions. Olympic gold-medallist Abhinav Bindra offers advice to Paris-bound athletes. Plus, India's Women's Cricket team clinches victory over South Africa in a dominant 10-wicket win in the one-off Test match. Stay updated with the latest in sports!

Sports Wrap: West Indies triumph over NZ by 13 runs | Mary Kom hopes for Indian boxers in Olympics

Indian chess sensation Divya Deshmukh crowned U-20 world champion at World Junior Chess Championship in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. In the Open Category, Kazakhstan's Nogerbek Kazybek won with 8½ points out of 11. Chief Minister Shri Bhupendrabhai Patel and FIDE President Mr. Arkady Dvorkovich attended the prize distribution ceremony. Shruti Vora becomes first Indian to win a three-star Grand Prix event in Slovenia. Olympian Abhinav Bindra predicts 10 medals for India in the Olympics. Paralympic Committee of India President Devendra Jhajharia expects 25 medals in Paris Paralympics. Mary Kom advises Olympic-bound boxers. West Indies reach T20 World Cup Super Eight with a 13-run win over New Zealand.

‘Large corporations, business leaders must have an athlete’s mindset’, says Abhinav Bindra

India’s first individual gold medallist at the Olympics, Abhinav Bindra, speaks to Moneycontrol on similarities between sports and business, achieving peak performance, mental health and India’s medal chances at the Paris Olympics.

'Shame': Twitter reacts to Indian wrestlers getting detained in Delhi

The wrestlers left Jantar Mantar- the scene of their protest since April 24- but were detained as soon as they passed the protective barricades that were kept around the protests.

Abhinav Bindra, Sjoerd Marijne, Mustafa Ghouse on what it takes to boost Indian sports

From a better feeder system for talent to greater autonomy for our coaches, here's what Indian sport needs right now.

Why is India so bad at sports?

India has managed just one gold medal since 1980, when shooter Abhinav Bindra became the first individual to win gold for his country at the 10 meter air rifle event in 2008. The country's previous gold medals, eight between 1928-1980, were all in field hockey.

Abhinav Bindra misses podium finish at Rio

For the man who won India its first ever gold medal at the Beijing Olympics, the Rio Olympics has not been so lucky. Ace marksman Abhinav Bindra missed a podium finish by a whisker and ended up coming fourth in the 10 meter rifle shooting. Network18 caught up with the star shooter in Brazil. Watch video to know if he has any regrets...

Ahead of Olympics 2016, remembering India's first gold medalist

The Indian contingent all set to leave for the Rio Olympics, Network 18 is remembering all those who made India proud in the biggest world event and in today‘s edition the channel covers Abhinav Bindra, India's first gold medal winner in an individual event.

Shooter Ronjan Sodhi takes aim at London medal

Ronjan Sodhi is a hard man to please and the Indian shooter insists he will not rest on his laurels after rising to number one in the world rankings and is setting his sights on a medal at next year's London Olympics.