“Building strong systems and professional capacity is not separate from the goal of winning medals — it is central to it. Medals are not produced by talent alone,” Abhinav Bindra told The Indian Express.
Olympic gold-winning former Indian shooter Abhinav Bindra addressed the incident, saying he feels a "quiet sadness" seeing millions being spent for just photographs and standing next to the legend.
Bindra is best suited among Indian athletes to talk about success triggering a crisis in an athlete. At the age of 25, immediately after he won the Olympic gold at Beijing 2008 he experienced a void. He wanted to quit the sport altogether and then went to a lengthy silent retreat.
India’s first individual gold medallist says that India should use the Games bid as a catalyst for change. “We don't want the Olympic Games to be just a two-week sporting extravaganza, or the ten days or two weeks of the Paralympics as a sporting extravaganza. We really should bid as a catalyst for change”
Beijing Olympics gold medalist Abhinav Bindra pays tribute, says coach Thomas played a 'big role in his early years'; London Olympics bronze medalist Gagan Narang hailed Thomas as the 'lighthouse of Indian shooting'.
India's Paris Olympics campaign ended with six medals. There were also six agonising fourth-place finishes, more than ever, to mark the bitter-sweet campaign that ebbed as the Games progressed.
Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra tells Mihir Vasavda that India's performance in Paris has been a 'mixed bag', but says 'but that doesn't mean that you have to stop spending on athletes'
Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who holds the honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel of Indian Army accepted the prestigious Padma Bhushan Award in his army uniform.
Assam orchids to Navi Mumbai’s lotus design: India on most beautiful airports list
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Guwahati and Navi Mumbai airports have been recognized as two of the world's most beautiful airports in 2026 by Prix Versailles. These airports showcase the region's culture and natural beauty, incorporating elements like bamboo and lotus-inspired designs. This prestigious award not only recognizes the airports' unique architecture but also brings attention to Northeast's rich cultural heritage.
