Mumbai, July 25: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday congratulated Beijing Olympics gold medalist Abhinav Bindra for being awarded the Olympic Order by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). The Olympic Order, established in 1975, is the highest award of the Olympic Movement. It is awarded for particularly distinguished contributions to the Olympic Movement, i.e. recognition of efforts worthy of merit in the cause of sport. The honour was established in 1975. Bindra will be given the award during the 142nd International Olympic Committee (IOC) session in Paris on August 10. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi Congratulates Abhinav Bindra on Being Awarded Olympic Order.

Taking to his official X account, Amit Shah lauded Bindra and called him a sportsman with 'exemplary feats'. The Union Minister added that the Olympic gold medalist continues to inspire athletes with his mentorship.

Amit Shah Congratulates Abhinav Bindra

Narendra Modi Congratulates Abhinav Bindra

The 41-year-old was India's first-ever individual gold medalist in Olympic history, becoming the champion in the 10 m air rifle event at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. He has also been a part of IOC's Athlete Commission since 2018. India To Kickstart Paris Olympic Games 2024 Dream With Deepika Kumari, Tarundeep Rai Led Archery Team in Action During Ranking Rounds.

A letter from IOC President Thomas Bach to Bindra announcing the honour said, "It is with great pleasure that I inform you that the IOC Executive Board has today decided to award you with the Olympic Order for your outstanding services to the Olympic Movement. The award ceremony will take place during the 142™ IOC Session in Paris on 10 August 2024. May I take this opportunity to address you my most sincere congratulations on this award,looking forward to seeing you in Paris."

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