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Abhinav Bindra is the winner of the first ever individual Olympic gold medal for India. He won gold in which shooting event and in which Olympic Games ?<\/p>\n

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\nThe correct answer is C.
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\nAbhinav Bindra became the first Indian to win an individual Olympic gold medal. He achieved this feat in the Men’s 10 meter air rifle shooting event at the 2008 Olympic Games held in Beijing, China.
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\nPrior to Bindra’s gold medal, India had won Olympic gold medals only as a team (in Field Hockey). His victory was a historic moment for Indian sports, paving the way for greater recognition and support for Olympic athletes.
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Abhinav Bindra is the winner of the first ever individual Olympic gold medal for India. He won gold in which shooting event and in which Olympic Games ? [amp_mcq option1=”10 meter air pistol, London” option2=”10 meter air rifle, London” option3=”10 meter air rifle, Beijing” option4=”10 meter air pistol, Beijing” correct=”option3″] This question was previously asked … <\/p>\n

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