Sports News : India's legendary shooter, Abhinav Bindra, will receive the Olympic Order Award. Bindra will be honoured with this award for his outstanding work in the Olympic movement. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) will honour him with this award at the award ceremony organized in Paris on 10 August. Let us tell you, this is an extraordinary moment not only for Abhinav Bindra but for the entire country. He will be only the second Indian to be honoured with this award.

A special day for Abhinav Bindra 

IOC President Thomas Bach had already written a letter to Abhinav Bindra informing him that the IOC Executive Board had decided that he should be honoured with the Olympic Order for his commendable service to the Olympic moment. Earlier, this award has been given to former Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. So far, 116 personalities have received the Gold Olympic Order. Indira Gandhi was given this award in the award ceremony held in Mumbai in 1983.

What is the Olympic Order Award?

Established in 1975, the Olympic Order is the highest award of the Olympic movement, given for a unique contribution to the Olympic moment. Earlier, this award was presented in three categories - Gold, Silver and Bronze. But in 1984, it was decided that in future, this award would be given to heads of nations and personalities making special contributions in the Gold category. Traditionally, the IOC awards the Olympic Order to the main national organizers at the closing ceremony of every Olympic Games. Let us tell you that Abhinav Bindra is promoting Indian sports through the Foundation.

Won gold for India in Olympics

Abhinav Bindra is the first Indian athlete to win a gold medal in the Olympics. At the age of 25, Abhinav Bindra became the first Indian athlete to win an individual gold medal in the Olympics, winning gold in the 10 meter air rifle event at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Bindra participated in the 1998 Commonwealth Games at the age of 15. At that time, he was the youngest athlete to participate in these games.