Abhinav Bindra

‘Neeraj the perfect guy to succeed in an imperfect scenario’

India’s first individual Olympic gold medallist gives a detailed analysis of how the man who emulated him can match his Tokyo high

Asian Games: A watershed moment for Indian sports

While our achievements at the Asian Games are indeed laudable, they're part of a larger narrative as we build towards the Paris Olympics

The pivotal role of sport in an aspirational India

Abhinav Bindra writes about the importance of sport and why India should rethink its model of governing various disciplines

Athletes are chasing their golden dreams, writes Abhinav Bindra

While the strong sense of self-belief now exists in our athletes, unfortunately our talent development systems have not kept pace.

Dear me: Desire to know, attention to detail will be key - Abhinav Bindra

Abhinav Bindra tells his younger self that the Olympic dream is an obsessive search that will define him.

India has its challenges, but we need to define our sporting aspirations: Bindra

There are many things that go into achieving success in Olympics. One of the most important is the quality of training. We can’t cut corners there. You have to work really, really hard.

India needs to first define its sporting aspirations

India needs to first define its sporting aspirations: Abhinav Bindra

India has numerous challenges. But if we want our athletes to win, we need long-term investment, says the Beijing gold medallist.

Sachin’s retirement ends a great era: Abhinav Bindra

India’s only individual Olympic gold medallist, Abhinav Bindra talks about qualities required to become the ultimate champion.

Little things that can make a big difference in the Olympics

You may think I am being a bit pedantic after reading this column. But I am going to get into a variety of details that go around managing an athlete’s life and performance at the Olympics. Underestimating the small things is to misunderstand the psychology of sport.

Strong university competition the need of the hour

If we have a professionally run school and college league, it will foster the right environment and the right coaching and nurturing at that level. This is a way forward to improve domestic competition, writes Abhinav Bindra.

Grassroots the key to greener sporting pastures

The lack of a structured method to develop talent at the grassroots level is one of the greatest missing links on the roadmap for development of sport in the country.

Not just talent, infrastructure the key to producing champions

As our sports administrators continue to fight the International Olympic Committee over implementation of stringent ethical guidelines, which to me is non-negotiable, I want to talk about another thing our sport badly needs - a high performance training centre (HPTC). Abhinav Bindra writes.

Need right people, not VIPs

As the parent body for Olympic sport in the country, the IOA should be a model organisation, setting the highest standards of governance for other bodies to derive strength from, writes Abhinav Bindra.

These people make my blood boil

I have always wondered in my 17 years of sporting career as to what role the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has played in the development of sport in the country, apart from forwarding the entries of athletes for major competitions. Abhinav Bindra writes.

When you need it, it becomes a matter of life and death

First of all, my heartiest congratulations to Gagan Narang for winning bronze in the 10m air rifle event. The way he shot in the qualifications, being in the top three, and then fighting it out in the finals was simply great. Abhinav Bindra writes

When you need it, it becomes a matter of life and death

First of all, my heartiest congratulations to Gagan Narang for winning bronze in the 10m air rifle event. The way he shot in the qualifications, being in the top three, and then fighting it out in the finals was simply great. Abhinav Bindra writes. Abhinav says

Sibling strength

All things said, there’s nothing like having a sister. And I’ve been lucky to have one who has indulged me from the day I made my entrance into the Bindra home!

Second chances

Do second chances really exist? Does anyone really get a second chance? In a moment of almost brutal introspection I let my mind travel into areas I don’t normally venture.

Of victory and defeat

I did not win this last competition and there is a lot of soul searching and self depreciation that accompanies the outcome.

All nerves right now

Abhinav Bindra gets last minute jitteres before the World Championships begins. Read on for more...

Save the best for the last

Abhinav Bindra shares his secret to performing well consistently and not getting bogged down by failure. Read on for more.

Will Delhi be ready?

Abhinav Bindra wonders if the construction in Delhi will be completed in time for the Commonwealth Games. Read on.

Let’s rethink national news

Abhinav Bindra shares his views on the media and its raucous.

How you play the game

After a short trip to Serbia, I am now on my way back home. I hope to spend the next week recovering from the last several stressful, manic, hectic weeks!

Brilliant or batty

Clearly, there is a fine line that divides insanity from the desire to excel. In my opinion, athletes are forever walking this absurd line.

Gripped by FIFA fever

The FIFA World Cup kicked off yesterday, and the euphoria is enormous. World Cup defines the pinnacle of success for football.

Seeking perfection

It is a proven fact that all genius and excellence comes on a different wavelength and level of commitment...

Be the change

I have created the Abhinav Bindra Foundation to put a formal structure to my ambitions for sports, health care and education for children. It’s time to raise awareness and get you all on board!

Break the ice

I have always been painfully shy for as long back as I can remember. As a kid for the usual kid reasons, and now as an adult though things have improved somewhat, I’m still categorised as “reserved”.