Archive · 11 Aug 2025
Bindra Reflects on Historic 2008 Olympic Gold Win
Seventeen years ago, Abhinav Bindra won India's first individual Olympic gold medal in the 10m air rifle event at the Beijing Olympics.
In the final, he was tied with Finland’s Henri Hakkinen.
Bindra shot a 10.8, winning him the gold.
He has won multiple medals throughout his career and competed in five Olympic games.
Bindra retired after the 2016 Rio Olympics and now serves on the IOC.
He also received the Padma Bhushan award and the Olympic Order.
Abhinav Bindra won India's first individual Olympic gold in 2008.
He secured the gold in the men's 10m air rifle event.
Bindra's final shot of 10.8 won him the gold medal.
He retired after the 2016 Rio Olympics.
Bindra is on the IOC Athlete Commission and received the Olympic Order.
- Who
- Abhinav Bindra, an Indian shooter.
- What
- Abhinav Bindra reflected on his gold medal win in the 10m air rifle at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
- When
- 17 years ago, in 2008.
- Where
- Beijing, China.
- Why
- To commemorate the anniversary of his gold medal win.
- Sport
- Shooting
- Event
- 10m air rifle
- Olympic Year
- 2008
- Location
- Beijing, China
- Opponent
- Henri Hakkinen (Finland)
- Highest Civilian Honor
- Padma Bhushan
- IOC Role
- Athlete Commission Member
- IOC Award
- Olympic Order
