Abhinav Bindra Paris Olympics 2024 Interview Abhinav Bindra is the player who won the gold medal in the 2008 Beijing Olympics and became the first player to win an individual gold medal for India in the Olympics. In an interview Abhinav Bindra expressed happiness over the performance of Indian players, especially shooter Manu Bhaker, in the Paris Olympics.
In the case of Manu Bhaker’s medal, he said that he hopes that the decision will be positive. In the case of Vinesh Phogat, he said that the game is run according to the rules, but his sympathy is with Vinesh, he even went and met her. In an interview with ‘Aaj Tak’, Abhinav also said that even if a player finishes fourth, it is a big deal. Because winning a medal is not like taking a coin out of a vending machine.
with the champion himself and his coach and my former teammate Mahan @jaspalrana2806 pic.twitter.com/PPafTGG8eG
— Abhinav A. Bindra OLY (@Abhinav_Bindra) July 28, 2024
Abhinav is happy with India’s Olympic campaign
Abhinav Bindra spoke to Aaj Tak about India’s campaign in Paris Olympics 2024. He expressed happiness over India winning 6 medals. Abhinav said that our Olympic team was very competitive. There was disappointment at many places, but this is what happens in sports. India won a total of 6 medals in Paris Olympics and stood 71st in the medal tally.
Getting a medal is not like putting a coin in a vending machine
On missing out on a medal in the Paris Olympics, Abhinav said that getting a medal is not like putting a coin in a vending machine and you get it. It is very difficult. In total, 10000 athletes participate in the Olympics. Only 300 of them are able to go with a gold medal. In such a situation, along with luck, your hard work also matters. He said that after two days people will forget the Paris Olympics and after that there will be talk of Los Angeles Olympics 2028.
Abhinav Bindra praised Manu Bhaker
Abhinav Bindra openly praised Manu Bhaker for winning 2 medals in Paris Olympics. He said that she missed out on winning a medal in Tokyo Olympics, but after that she showed complete dedication. The result of which is in front of us.
Abhinav Bindra spoke on the matter of Vinesh Phogat
When Abhinav Bindra was asked about Vinesh Phogat’s disqualification in Paris Olympics, he said – This is really a difficult situation. What can I say in such a situation, the rules are completely clear. Sports are completely governed by rules. But my sympathies are with Vinesh. We are with her. Hopefully something positive will happen. After Vinesh’s disqualification, Abhinav also wrote an emotional post for her.
Dear Vinesh, It is said that sports is a celebration of the human will. I have found this to be true many times in my career, but never has it struck my heart more than today. When I look around me, I see a nation… pic.twitter.com/XflL03FJjY
— Abhinav A. Bindra OLY (@Abhinav_Bindra) August 8, 2024
6 players from India missed out on medals, Abhinav said this
In Rio Olympics 2016, Abhinav Bindra was in fourth position and missed the medal, the same was seen in many players and competitions in Paris Olympics 2024. This time a total of 6 players from India were in fourth position and missed the medal. On this Abhinav said – often things do not happen as players think, but I think we have made a lot of progress. We have got a lot of learning from Paris Olympics.
Bindra also spoke on Prakash Padukone’s statement
Prakash Padukone, who went to Paris as the mentor of the badminton team, reacted to the question of better performance by the players and said that the players will also have to take responsibility.
On this, Abhinav Bindra said that sports is a team work, so the responsibility and accountability of everyone including the coach and the players should be fixed. The players should go back and prepare for the future again.
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