Abhinav Bindra joins Torch Relay

Bindra, who made history by simultaneously being the world and Olympic champion in the men's 10-metre air rifle event.

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Updated:25th Jul, 2024 at 10:31 PM

PARIS: Beijing 2008 Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra feels honoured to carry the 2024 Paris Olympic flame and said he is humbled to be part of the sporting pinnacle.

Bindra, who made history by simultaneously being the world and Olympic champion in the men's 10-metre air rifle event, joined the Paris 2024 Torch Relay event on Wednesday and was thrilled to hold the spirit of the Games. The former shooter became the first Indian athlete to win a first-ever individual gold medal in the 2008 Summer Games.

"Carrying the Olympic flame yesterday in the Paris 2024 Torch Relay was an honour beyond words. The spirit of the Games lives in each of us, and I am humbled to be part of this incredible journey. Let's continue to inspire, dream, and achieve together," Bindra posted on 'X.'

Abhinav Bindra joins Torch Relay

Bindra, who made history by simultaneously being the world and Olympic champion in the men's 10-metre air rifle event.

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