11 August : The Vice President of India Shri Mohd. Hamid Ansari has congratulated Shri Abhinav Bindra for winning the Gold Medal in the Men’s 10-Metre Air Rifle Event at the Beijing Olympic Games today.
The Vice President noted that the Gold Medal of Shri Bindra, the first ever won by an Indian at the Olympics in an individual event, epitomizes his hard work and determination. He said that this singular achievement is an inspiration for all Indian sportspersons and has made the country proud.