Abhinav Bindra wins gold medal in Men’s 10m Air Rifle
(BEIJING, August 11) – India’s Abhinav Bindra won the gold medal in the Men’s 10m Air Rifle in Beijing on August 11 with an incredible performance in the final. Bindra shot a total score of 700.5.
India’a First Gold Medalist
China’s Zhu Qinan, gold medalist at Athens 2004, won the silver medal with a total score of 699.7.
The bronze medal was won by Finland’s Henri Hakkinen, who was leading the field after the qualification round, but was unable to hold off Bindra and Zhu in the final.
Source: en.beijing2008.cn
Hip Hip Hurray…. We all Indians are proud of you Abhinav.. You will be a great motivation for others. Lets just not stick for one medal now… We want more
Vande Mataram.. Chak De India
Achal Kapoor
August 11, 2008 at 5:22 am
I am speechless……………….no words……..just tears in ma eyes. Always dreamt of seeing our beloved country at these POWER positions in every field.
Priyankar
August 11, 2008 at 5:28 am
I am surprised.. simply cos i dint expect. Yesterday I was discussing how 10m rifle shooter and judokas are crashing out of the biggest games carnival. I’d bet that Indians go out to avail facilities and sports quota in government jobs. Glad that my opinion does not hold for all those representing India in Beijing. Kudos Bindra!!
bharatgoyal
August 11, 2008 at 5:31 am
My heart felt congratulations to Abhinav. He has made us all Indians proud and happy. This Khel Ratna winner should be encouraged more than the current winner…
Ansuman mishra
August 11, 2008 at 5:32 am
Abhinav Bindra has done us proud….Gone are the days of Sachins,Gangulys and Dravids…A new hero has arrived…..
Salute to u my hero….May u win more and more of those for us…..
Debaduta
August 11, 2008 at 5:32 am
Abhinav has proven that indians are in the run for glory and, that the day is not far when they will top the charts.
Very well done Abhinav, keep up the good work. Our prayers and blessings are with you
Manu
August 11, 2008 at 5:43 am
Awesome news!!! Finally after 20 years, we struck!!!!
That too in most unpredictable game!!! BUT STIIL WAT COUNTS IS THE GOLD!!
Lets wish this GOLD run continues!!!
Hail ABHINAV BINDRA!!!!!!
Rock On Guys!!!!
Champ
August 11, 2008 at 5:56 am
Total tally reached to 7 golds in total number of olympics.Kudos!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Pushpendra
August 11, 2008 at 6:00 am
And out of 110 crore, only one managed to earn a GOLD and that too after 28 years!!!
So I am confused whether to celeberate this or feel ashamed of it!!!
Still gud luck to others and it might prove to be the first step to Indian glory in olympics 2008!!!
Champ
August 11, 2008 at 6:03 am
This will gives affirmative sign of youthfulness for new generation to show India on top.
Praveen
August 11, 2008 at 6:05 am
i was having lunch in Shanghai when i got a call from my chinese collegue who informed me that India just won a GOLD medal, i couldnt hold my excitement and i started to feel on the top of the world, no words can describe such a feeling..
and on a personal note i would like to extend my heartful congratulations and thanks to Bindra for keeping the faith alive and making all indians proud of his remarkable feat.. kudos to dear bindra.. hats off to you..
Shams
August 11, 2008 at 6:20 am
congrats abhinav… remarkable acheivement…at least this time we did not came empty hand….hope this winning streak continues n we grab few more medals….
Asharaf
August 11, 2008 at 7:21 am
I was late to the office but coulnot help watching it full. AN you know what i donor regret it….. It way better than any photo finish.
He was at level till the last shot. – my god.
congrates to ALL
ABHI
August 11, 2008 at 7:21 am
It’s great to know that we Indians can bring glory to our country and its people. We’re making history like never before… keep going guys… you have over 1 billion people supporting and cheering you
Anjali
August 11, 2008 at 1:11 pm