Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:29pm on 25 Jul 2024,Thursday Sports
Shooting legend Abhinav Bindra carried the Olympic flame during the Paris 2024 Torch Relay, sharing the honor on social media. Earlier, Bindra was awarded the Olympic Order by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for his outstanding contributions to the Olympic Movement. The award ceremony will take place during the 142nd IOC Session in Paris on August 10. Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded Bindra, noting his achievements as an athlete and mentor. Bindra's involvement with the IOC Athlete Commission and the International Shooting Sport Federation underscores his dedication to sports.
