Bindra wrote a letter on social media in praise of Singhu for winning the medal in the Olympics for the second time in a row
New Delhi, Aug 1 (IANS) | Rifle shooter Abhinav Bindra, India’s only individual gold medalist at the Olympic Games, has congratulated badminton player PV Sindhu on her achievement of becoming the first woman player from the country to win two Olympic medals, saying it is a “rare” achievement and the athletes The generation is lucky to have a role model like him.
In a letter posted on social media, Bindra, winner of the 10m air rifle gold at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, said, “Many congratulations on winning the bronze medal at Tokyo Olympics 2020. Very few athletes from our country have been lucky enough. . Achieve what you’ve got. In fact, most sporting careers around the world end without an Olympic medal, even that shiny little round object takes years and years to win.”
Congratulations @pvsindhu1 ! You make us super proud !!! pic.twitter.com/55lMOCQeMc
— Abhinav A. Bindra OLY (@Abhinav_Bindra) August 1, 2021
Abhinav said in his letter after winning the bronze medal by defeating China’s He Bingjao 21-13, 21-15 on Sunday, saying it shows how rare it is to achieve such a feat and how crazy it is to make a dream come true. have to be. “The next generation of athletes are fortunate to have a role model who is an embodiment of the qualities of practice and perseverance, two qualities needed in abundance to thrive in elite competitions.”
Your medal perfectly embodies the power of sport and how it continues to inspire all of us through its indestructible spirit of solidarity, Bindra wrote. You have an exciting story. I thank you for the joy you have brought to the nation and hope you continue to spread the values of the Olympics and fulfill your responsibilities as an Olympic medalist with the same energy as You dazzled us all in Tokyo.”