Abhinav Bindra Selected as Torchbearer for Paris 2024 Olympics.

Sports | Dated: 02 Feb 2026

India's first individual Olympic gold medalist, Abhinav Bindra, has been selected as a torchbearer for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. He will be part of the Olympic Torch Relay, which is a symbol of peace and friendship. (Contextual news relevant to sports history/current cycle).

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • Bindra won Gold in 10m Air Rifle at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
  • The Paris Olympics are scheduled to be held in July-August 2024.
  • The torch relay began in Olympia, Greece.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Person: Abhinav Bindra.
  • Role: Torchbearer.
  • Event: Paris Olympics.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Which Indian Olympian was selected as a torchbearer for the Paris Olympic Games?

Correct Answer: Abhinav Bindra

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About Olympics

  • 2024 Host – Paris
  • 2028 Host – Los Angeles