New Delhi, July 25: Beijing Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra feels honoured to carry the 2024 Paris Olympic flame and said he is humbled to be part of the sporting pinnacle. Bindra, who made history by simultaneously being the world and Olympic champion for the men's 10-metre air rifle event, joined the Paris 2024 Torch Relay event on Wednesday and was thrilled to hold the spirit of the Games. The former shooter became the first Indian athlete to win a first-ever individual gold medal in the 2008 Beijing Olympics. India at Paris Olympics 2024: Women's Recurve Archery Individual Event Draw Announced; Bhajan Kaur Likely to Face Ankita Bhakat in Second Round.

"Carrying the Olympic flame yesterday in the Paris 2024 Torch Relay was an honour beyond words. The spirit of the Games lives in each of us, and I am humbled to be part of this incredible journey. Let's continue to inspire, dream, and achieve together! #Paris2024," Bindra posted on 'X.' Paris Olympics 2024: From Lady Gaga, Celine Dion to Shaan, Artists Who Are Set To Perform at the Prestigious Sporting Event.

Abhinav Bindra Participates in Paris 2024 Torch Relay

The Paris Olympics will take place from July 26 to August 11, with 117 athletes from India representing the country in the mega quadrennial event. Some of the biggest names from the Indian contingent include two-time medallist shuttler PV Sindhu, who will be the country’s flag-bearer in the opening ceremony alongside table tennis veteran Sharath Kamal on Friday.

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