5 Interesting Facts About Abhinav Bindra
Abhinav Bindra announced his retirement from professional shooting on Twitter on Monday. However after winning two Bronze medals at the Asian Games, Bindra hinted that he would participate at the 2016 Rio Olympics. Here are five interesting facts about ace shooter Abhinav Bindra.
1. CEO Abhinav Bindra
Abhinav Bindra announced his retirement from professional shooting on Twitter on Monday. However after winning two Bronze medals at the Asian Games, Bindra hinted that he would participate at the 2016 Rio Olympics. Here are five interesting facts about ace shooter Abhinav Bindra.
Abhinav Bindra is the CEO of Abhinav Futuristic ¨C the only company that sells Walter brand of pistols in the country. The company provides weapons to various police departments across India.
Bindra holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Colorado University.
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2. Has An Honorary Army Rank
Abhinav Bindra was conferred the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Territorial Army on November 1, 2011.
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3. Youngest Recipient of Khel Ratna
In 2001, Abhinav Bindra aged 18 became the youngest recipient of the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award ¨C India¡¯s highest honour given for achievement in sports.
In 2000, Bindra was honoured with Arjuna Award.
He was the youngest Indian to participate at the Sydney Olympics 2000.
IN 2009, he was awarded the Padma Bhushan by the President of India.
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4. First Indian To Have World and Olympic Titles At the Same Time
In 2006, Bindra won the ISSF World Shooting Championships in Zagreb. Two years later he created history in the 2008 Beijing Olympics, becoming the only Indian to win an individual gold medal ever.
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5. Flag-Bearer At Commonwealth Games 2010
Bindra got the honour of being India¡¯s flag-bearer at the Commonwealth Games 2010, New Delhi.