The correct answer is: A. Abhinav Bindra
Abhinav Bindra is an Indian former sport shooter. He is the only Indian individual gold medalist at the Olympics, winning the men’s 10 metre air rifle event at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. He is also the first Indian shooter to win a gold medal at the World Championships, winning the 10 metre air rifle event in 2006.
Bindra was born in Chandigarh, India, on September 28, 1982. He started shooting at the age of 11, and won his first national championship at the age of 15. He made his international debut in 1998, and won his first World Cup medal in 2000.
Bindra qualified for the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, but failed to medal. He was considered a medal favorite for the 2008 Summer Olympics, and he did not disappoint. He shot a perfect 600 in the qualification round, and then defeated Chinese shooter Zhu Qinan in the gold medal match.
Bindra’s gold medal was a historic moment for India. It was the country’s first individual gold medal at the Olympics, and it came at a time when India was struggling to find sporting success. Bindra’s victory inspired a generation of Indian athletes, and he is considered one of the greatest Indian sportsmen of all time.
Abhinav Bindra has been awarded with Arjuna Award, Dronacharya Award, Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna and Padma Shri.
- Arjuna Award is the second highest sporting honour of India, awarded by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. It is awarded to sportspersons who have made outstanding achievements in national and international competitions.
- Dronacharya Award is the highest coaching honour of India, awarded by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. It is awarded to coaches who have made outstanding contributions to the development of sports in India.
- Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award is the highest sporting honour of India, awarded by the President of India. It is awarded to sportspersons who have made outstanding achievements in national and international competitions.
- Padma Shri is the fourth highest civilian award of India, awarded by the President of India. It is awarded to people who have made distinguished contributions in various fields, including sports.