Games India : Golden boy Abhinav Bindra returned home
When Indian sports’ newest golden boy Abhinav Bindra returned home to a hero’s welcome, it was a historic moment. The rifle shooter, who had gone to Beijing as an underdog just a fortnight ago, came back in the wee hours of Thursday morning to much fanfare.
Bindra’s father AS Bindra, mother Babli Bindra and his sister and brother-in-law were present at the airport to receive the 25-year-old shooter.
“I am very happy. I feel honoured that I have won the first gold medal in the olympics,” Bindra said extending Independence Day greetings to all.
A huge crowd gathered to have a glimpse of the Chandigarh marksman. Drummers, a contingent of mediapersons and security personnel in large numbers were present.
Bindra has won the the gold medal in the 10 metre air rifle men’s event in Beijing Olympics.
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