Abhinav Bindra awarded prestigious Olympic Order by IOC

Olympic gold medal winning shooter Abhinav Bindra was on Monday awarded with Olympic Order by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

The award which was presented to Bindra for his outstanding services to the Olympic Movement, will be officially handed over to him during the 142nd IOC Session in Paris on August 10, a day before the closing of the Paris Olympics.

“It is with great pleasure that I inform you that the IOC Executive Board has decided to award you with the Olympic Order for your outstanding services to the Olympic Movement,” stated a letter addressed to Bindra which was dated July 20.

Congratulations to @Abhinav_Bindra on being awarded the Olympic Order for outstanding contributions to the Olympic Movement!

His achievement fills us with pride and is truly well-deserved.

His name alone has inspired generations of shooters and Olympians. pic.twitter.com/w8i6Ykr09X

— Dr Mansukh Mandaviya (@mansukhmandviya) July 22, 2024

The Olympic Order is the highest award of the IOC, given for distinguished contributions to the Olympic Movement. It is awarded to recognize an individual who has illustrated the Olympic ideal through his/her action, has achieved remarkable merit in the sporting world, or has rendered outstanding services to the Olympic cause, either through his own personal achievement or his contribution to the development of sport. Nominations are proposed by the Olympic Orders Council and decided upon by the Executive Board.

Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya also congratulated Bindra, tweeting, “Congratulations to @Abhinav_Bindra on being awarded the Olympic Order for outstanding contributions to the Olympic Movement! “His achievement fills us with pride and is truly well-deserved. His name alone has inspired generations of shooters and Olympians.”

Bindra became India’s first individual Olympic gold medallist when he won the men’s 10m air rifle event at 2008 Beijing Games.

He was a member of the Athlete Committee of the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) from 2010 to 2020, serving as its Chair from 2014. He has been a member of the IOC Athlete Commission since 2018.

(With agency inputs)

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