Abhinav Bindra Olympic Gold Medalist

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Abhinav Singh Bindra

Athletes | Shooting

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)

Abhinav Bindra is a legendary Indian shooter who created history by becoming the first Indian to win an individual Olympic gold medal at the 2008 Beijing Games in the 10m air rifle event. Known for his precision, calm mindset, and dedication to perfection, he set a benchmark in Indian sports. Over his two-decade-long career, he represented India at five consecutive Olympic Games and earned global recognition for his achievements.

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.