The Olympics, a grand global sporting stage, tests every nation's sporting strength. For India, it's a reminder of progress and the miles to go. Former sport shooter Abhinav Bindra, India's first individual Olympic gold medalist, shares his vision for India's Olympic success.
Bindra emphasizes that Olympic success is not built in six months before the Games but over eight to twelve years. He highlights the need for patience, valuing process as much as outcome, and improving talent identification and grassroots infrastructure.
Bindra also discusses India's potential to host the 2036 Olympics, citing the country's ambition, scale, and capability. He believes that hosting the Games should create a 10-year national opportunity to strengthen sport at every level, from elite preparation to public playgrounds.
Bindra reflects on his golden moment in Beijing 2008, stating that it shifted the national imagination and helped build pathways for the next generation. He also pays tribute to late ace shooter and coach Jaspal Rana, highlighting his significant contribution to Indian shooting and the legacy he leaves behind.
