Olympic Order award 2024: The Paris Olympics started on 26 July, whose opening ceremony became a topic of discussion all over the world. Now these games are about to end, whose closing ceremony is to be held on 11 August. Before this, today is going to be a very special day for India. Abhinav Bindra will be awarded the Olympic Order on 10 August 2024. This is the highest award of the Olympic movement, which will be given to Bindra for his outstanding work in the Olympic movement.
Let us tell you, this is a very special moment not only for Abhinav Bindra but for the entire country, because he will be only the second Indian to be honored with this award. Earlier, about 41 years ago, this award was given to former Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. Indira Gandhi was given this award in the award ceremony held in Mumbai in 1983. After this, now the International Olympic Committee (IOC) will honor Bindra with this award in the award ceremony organized in Paris today. So far in the history of Olympics, 116 personalities have received the Gold Olympic Order.
What is the Olympic Order Award?
The Olympic Order, established in 1975, is the highest award of the Olympic Movement, given for special contribution to the Olympic moment. Earlier this award was given in three categories – Gold, Silver and Bronze. But in 1984 it was decided that this award would be given in the Gold category to heads of states and personalities making special contributions.
Won gold for India in Beijing Olympics
Let us tell you that Abhinav Bindra is the first Indian player to win a gold medal in the Olympics. He is currently promoting Indian sports through the Abhinav Bindra Foundation. At the age of 25, Abhinav Bindra became the first Indian player to win an individual gold medal in the Olympics, who won gold in the 10 meter air rifle competition in the Olympics held in Beijing in 2008. Bindra participated in the 1998 Commonwealth Games at the age of 15. At that time, he was the youngest player to participate in these games.
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