Full Name: Abhinav Singh Bindra
Born: Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India
Date of Birth: 28 Sep 1982
Age: 43
Nicknames: The Golden Boy of Indian Shooting
Sport: Shooting
Height/Weight: 65.5 kg / 173 cm (5 ft 8 in)
Born on September 28, 1982, in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, Abhinav Singh Bindra showed an early interest in shooting, which was nurtured through world-class training facilities his family built at home. His discipline, scientific approach, and resilience helped him become India’s first-ever World Champion in shooting in 2006, followed by the historic Olympic gold in 2008. Apart from his international achievements, Bindra secured multiple medals at the Commonwealth and Asian Games, cementing his place as one of India’s finest sporting icons.
| Format | Events | Gold Medals | Silver Medals | Bronze Medals | Personal Bests | Season Bests | Records Set | Finals Reached | Championships | Minutes Played |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympics | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 5 | — | — | — | — |
| World Championships | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | — | — | — | — |
| Asian Games | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Nationals | 150 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 100 | 4 | — | — | — | — |
Olympics
World Championships
Asian Games