Abhinav Bindra strikes Gold at 2008 Beijing Olympics

A Victory among other Failures

Abhinav's winning has once again got hopes raised for India. As one by one, celebrated athletes like Anjali Bhagwat, Manawit Singh Sandhu and Mansher Singh failed to qualify in the finals, this solo gold medal is truly a victory all were looking for.



What makes all this even more striking is the fact that just a year back Abhinav suffered from a Spine injury which disabled him from even lifting a rifle. He was almost written off by critics. His grit and determination to make a comeback is truly laudable.

As Abhinav shot an overall score of (596+140.5) 700.5 in a thrilling finale which went right down to the last shot, the whole of India rejoiced. The country sees this as the begining and looks forward for more victories. Hopefully, more sportspersons will be encouraged by this feat.

The last time India won a gold was in 1980 at the Moscow Olympics for Hockey. For a country obsessed with Cricket, streaks of victory like these displays how even the most neglected of sports are the ones which actually bring worldwide recognition to India.

Here is wishing Abhinav Bindra, a hearty Congratulations and all the Best!!

Related Articles
The Opening Ceremony at Beijing Olympics
India's Tennis Hopefuls at Beijing Olympics
Indian Sportspersons to watch out for at the Olympics
Indian Athletes at the 2008 Beijing Olympics