- Abhinav Bindra has been awarded the Olympic Order by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
- He has been awarded for his outstanding contributions to the Olympic movement.
- He is the first Indian to win an individual gold at the Olympics. He won the gold at the 2008 Beijing Olympics in the men’s 10-meter air rifle event.
- Bindra is a member of the IOC Athletes Commission. He is the first Indian to receive this award.
- The Olympic Order is the highest award presented by the IOC for exceptional service to the Olympic Movement.
- It was established in 1975. It can be bestowed upon IOC members, athletes, and other individuals.
- The award comes in three grades: gold, silver, and bronze. The gold medal is the most prestigious.
Abhinav Bindra has been awarded the Olympic Order by the International Olympic Committee
ByCurrent Hunt Team
Jul 26, 2024