Hurray! Here comes the man who struck gold for India!! The expectations of more a billion people in the country were riding on his shoulders. And he did not fail us!! Its a rejoicing time for India as its the first time India has won a gold medal for Shooting at the Olympics.
Ace shooter Abhinav Bindra, India's first individual Olympic gold medallist, says he has been "punching holes on black paper" for the last 10 years. This obsession fetched the reticent 25-year-old a gold medal in the men's 10m air rifle shooting contest on Monday in Beijing.
Bindra was a child prodigy, representing India at the Commonwealth Games in Kuala Lumpur, while just 16. In 2000, he was not yet 18 years old, when he went to the Sydney Olympics. He was the youngest in the contingent. But within a year he was winning medals around the world and in 2002 he became a Commonwealth Games gold medallist!!
Four years ago, Bindra, looked all set for an Olympic medal. He strolled into the final at Athens with a score of 597 out of 600 and was third. But in the final, things didn't go his way. He shot his worst series of the day and crashed to seventh position. But now, he's finally done it!! He deserves the glory!! :)
Watch this video on the youtube:
http://in.youtube.com/watch?v=8GT42jMdgZo
I'm sure a true Indian will get the feel when the National Song of India is being played... Hail Abhinav!!
4 comments:
Its not enough to congratulate when one wins. Did you even think India would win a medal, let alone a gold? Did you have faith in our athletes? Had you actually heard of Abhinav before today?
We at iwebie
http://www.iwebie.com/abhinav-bindra-wins-gold-at-beijing-2008-olympics
have been discussing and debating India's chances at the 2008 olympics. While most TV channels were lamenting india's poor show,we have been praying and discussing ways to improve India's Sports scenario. More than 100 India sports enthusiasts debated India' medal hopes and chances. Read about all the sentiments and emotions of the people here
http://www.iwebie.com/indias-2008-beijing-olympics-dreams
If you are a really proud indian, it is not enough to simply congratulate the winner of an olympics Gold medalist once in 4 years. We need to be more constructive. read all this at:
http://www.iwebie.com/indias-2008-beijing-olympics-dreams
@nisha
Yes, I understand the turmoil people undergo trying to make a name and carve a niche for themselves, making their country proud. I went through the article you submitted, it was truly a prayer offered from the heart. But, at the end of the day, I was congratulating Abhinav on his success, not trying to offend you and your feelings... so cool it... :0
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