Abhinav Bindra:Beijing and Beyond: The day after!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Monday, August 11, 2008

The day after!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Monday, August 11, 2008 – 7:42 PM

They have all been telling me what a huge achievement winning Gold is. I realise that but frankly the enormity of the goodwill generated has caught me by surprise. Honestly enough it really has not changed me, I am still the same Abhinav who just a day ago was hanging around alone in my room in the Olympic village. Frankly, all the attention is a bit overwhelming. I am not much good at making loud public pronouncements. That in no way means that this is not the most intense experience of my life.
For more than a decade now my life has been all about my sport. In fact, I do not have a life beyond the confines of the 10m range. I have had a range built in my own home to cut down any possibility of distraction and to be able to practise my sport whenever the fancy strikes me. It all did pay off, didn't it?
It has all still not sunk in. I will post more once the feeling settles.
I ran away from all the media and official attention yesterday after I had done the bit I had do in keeping with my new-found status. Instead I chose to go to a quiet dinner with some friends.
I would like to reiterate that everyone who represents India at the Olympic Games has put in years of toil and sweat. I ask the Indian people to support our athletes more. It is fine to celebrate our achievements but it is just as important to keep up the backing when we are not on top of our game.
It is important for India to do better at Olympic sport as these are the true measure of a nation's sporting depth. I wish more private initiatives come up with corporate support apart from the backing of the government. The joy that the nation feels at my win is humbling. I just wish that this is repeated more and more often.
With our depth of talent and expanse of people I firmly believe India can be a world-class sporting power. What we need are precise systems. I will try to do my bit at grooming the next generation. I would like to appeal to each Indian to also do their bit in prodding us out of sporting complacency.

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rescue rangers said...: Hi Abhinav Bindra your achievement of Gold medal in Beijing made every Indian happy. You have inspired lot of Indians now. I hope lot more Abhinavs are going to come from now onwards.

Kalyan Ram
San Jose State University
CA
95112; August 13, 2008 at 11:43 AM
Mridula said...: Hi Abhinav,

I really wonder if you read your comments! First of all a huge congratulations on this wonderful feat.

A section of media is attributing this quote to your father-

Silent killer, as described by his father, he is the one who spotted his son's talent when Abhinav was 5 years old. "He kept a water balloon on our maid's head and began shooting, knowing little that a slight mistake could have proved fatal. But his aim was so perfect that I couldn't think about anything else but make him a pro," says AS Bindra.

Google it if you wish, it has been widely circulated by the media.

Did he really mean that the gun you had at the age of five could have been fatal to your maid? Sounds quite far fetched but then just thought I would mention it.; August 13, 2008 at 11:56 AM
ReviewScale said...: Abhinav, your reputation by winning a gold went up by a billion notch.
I mean who would have imagined an individual winning in an individual sport. This is truly amazing!!; August 13, 2008 at 12:12 PM
Sarigama said...: Congratulations Abhinav and wish you all the best in your life.; August 13, 2008 at 2:26 PM
|m0| said...: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xy0lCPQHcCY; August 13, 2008 at 7:37 PM
Kurosaki Ichigo said...: Congrats Adhinav..I'm a Filipino but I admire your determination.
India must be very PROUD of you.

Keep going man..

Way to go..God bless!; August 13, 2008 at 7:44 PM
Rini William said...: This comment has been removed by the author.; August 13, 2008 at 8:14 PM
Rini William said...: You are such a humble person.
Wish u the very best in life..; August 13, 2008 at 8:16 PM
reena said...: hey congrats!!!; August 13, 2008 at 8:46 PM
Anonymous said...: Thanks for making the entire nation proud, Abhinav. You probably will never understand the enormity of what you have done. Wishing you the very best...; August 13, 2008 at 9:54 PM
SG said...: Hey Abhinav,first my congrats to u.
It is abt an individual first. all credits to u.U made ppl feel their patriotism.I was literally in to tears while our National Anthem was played there....and to my surprise u stayed calm.Man thats guts,thats composure.Frankly we ppl(atleast me) never thot we wud get a medal(disappointed by hockey)
Now we got one more hero to cheer.Come on man show ur reaction some where :)) may b the medal was ur way of showing ur reaction to all critisicism.....get some more.May u achieve many more & make us proud.Also b the inspiration for many young talents to come :)
Cheeeeeeers mate!!!; August 13, 2008 at 11:09 PM
SG said...: Hey man,one more comment

~~~ HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY ~~~

U've got us a gr8 gift.Hats off.; August 13, 2008 at 11:11 PM
Nilofer Anbarasu said...: Congratz...we r very proud being an Indian.; August 13, 2008 at 11:25 PM
Unknown said...: Heartiest congratulations Abhinav!!; August 14, 2008 at 12:21 AM
Sohni Kuriye. said...: I am so proud of you Mr. Abhinav! Congrats! When I heard that you won, and you were from my hometown Chandigarh, I was too proud! Thank you for giving us recognition, and showing that it IS possible for our contry to win. You are the BEST! And never forget that, India and all its people are looking at you proudly.

-Sohni.; August 14, 2008 at 12:39 AM
హరే కృష్ణ said...: hearty congratulations and we expect more support to athletes in future and to give their best; August 14, 2008 at 12:49 AM
Unknown said...: Hi Abhinav,

It was very great to hear and see our flag going ahead in 3 as the national anthem was played.
Very patriotic!!!

You made us proud yaar.

All the very best in future.; August 14, 2008 at 1:01 AM
KARTHIK said...: Congrates Abhinav; August 14, 2008 at 1:59 AM
Unknown said...: Abhinav, Congrats on your success and achievement. You have done India proud. We need more role models like you.
Chak de fatte!!!; August 14, 2008 at 2:14 AM
Gopinath Mavinkurve said...: Abhinav, you have made us Indians proud! You deserve the very best! We do hope that your win will prove to be the much-needed shot in the arm for sports federations to inject some more facilities for other aspiring youngsters in our country!; August 14, 2008 at 3:22 AM
Unknown said...: dear abhinav,
CONGRATULATIONS
we indians r very proud of u
thnx 4 d gold
luv u....; August 14, 2008 at 3:28 AM
Unknown said...: Dear Abhinav

Congrats for your achievmenet
and thank for makig every indian proud.When we hear teh news , we cant beilive it, so we search for all news site to confirm and starts our celebrations. But Evening when i see u on news your simplicty that makes us more proud abt u

You were humble in your acceptance of the medal and yet yours is a crowning achievement that the nation has not seen before.

A proud Indian

Mohamemd Sabah
RAK AIRWAYS
UAE; August 14, 2008 at 3:37 AM
Abhishek said...: So abhinav I think you are overloaded with messages saying congrats, gr8 work etc.......and I do know that my comment will go unnoticed....and yet I want to say that you are the greatest Indian ever.....and I mean it from the bottom of my heart!!!!
But I still think thta India needs more quality and practice to win more laurels at the Olympics.......; August 14, 2008 at 4:05 AM
Subbalakshmi Kumar said...: Great show - Abhinav - Great...
You make us proud!!!
Keep it up and keep your promise of grooming the next generation!!!; August 14, 2008 at 4:06 AM
Sridhar Surya (Fitness Trainer) said...: Abhinav, you are really a great person, We feel proud that we are Indian.
God Bless You..
I am also trying to reach such a great position.; August 14, 2008 at 4:23 AM
Inder Sen said...: Congrats Abhinav...; August 14, 2008 at 4:24 AM
Unknown said...: Hi Abhinav,

Many congratulations and best wishes for many more medals to come your way!; August 14, 2008 at 5:12 AM
Nevin said...: abhinav u rock!
ppl like u shud rule the nation! but 1 question? u get all these money and praise after u have acheived something. dont u think it wud have benifitted u and other sportemen more if it had come b4 ur success.; August 14, 2008 at 5:21 AM
Anonymous said...: Dear Abhinav,

U have done the impossible, it is not easy i don't think anyone else can repeat this for a long time to come. Our foolish politicians are claiming that we will win many medals at olympics in future, but we all know it is nearly impossible. After 108 years our champion has become a olympic champion. Remember he is no fluke a world champion, commonwealth champion and many more medals. He has put 12 years day in and day out in this sport, no social functions, no personal life, it is difficult. I don't know how can we claim more medals and that too olympic golds. I used to be a athlete, with me practised a boy gurpreet singh, who went on to break gurbachan singh randhawa's 110m hurdles record set at olympics. He was lucky he got a job in railways but most of them are not. We are still chasing our own records set in 60's how can we be champs. These rogue politicians are the real culprits. I wish u all luck, u have given us a reason to smile, thanks for that. I wish ur olympic medal is displayed at some museum otherwise memory of indians is very short. With this achievement u are not less than god, May god bestow all his happiness upon u.; August 14, 2008 at 6:04 AM
Anonymous said...: Abhinav,

My heart swells with pride as I watch the video day after day and can't stop myself from writing in on this blogspot. The immense feeling of pride and joy of having seen an Indian do it individually justs thrills me enough to say "You are it" You have created history yes!! and I hope you do it everytime and I urge the athletes and sportspeople we have in this country to play to win and participate. You never know when you can do better than the other people when you are determined enough. Well Congratulations!!! You are certainly your parents' bundle of joy!!; August 14, 2008 at 7:08 AM
#BMN said...: Congrats first..you made me feel proud.
And my independence day wish to you!; August 14, 2008 at 7:20 AM
Humera Mirza said...: HEY ABHINAV BHAIYA,I'M YOUR JUNIOR FROM STEPHEN'S I JUST WANTED TO SAY CONGRATULATIONS DATS ALL.; August 14, 2008 at 7:38 AM
Sowmya said...: Hey Young man,

I am really very very happy to read your post ! This is the reality , a clarity mind can think, even after a so called Success.I am glad to write my view to a person who has this standard of thinking.

You have made everyone to think about what you have said here :); August 14, 2008 at 7:52 AM
parai said...: Congrats Abhinav!!! Keep rocking!!; August 14, 2008 at 7:54 AM
അഭയ് കൃഷ്ണന്‍ said...: Congrats..............; August 14, 2008 at 7:58 AM
Unknown said...: Congrats Abhinav for the superb Victory and more than that to give India a moment when we all feel proud and united...
U gave us smile on our faces when every where it’s a scary moment and people are fighting with their own country men somewhere for the land,
Somewhere for the quotas, somewhere for the religions…….

I just want to give a message to all our country people…please save our country, be unite, made India proud....…

Thanks for giving us a wonderful moment!
Sonika; August 14, 2008 at 8:16 AM
Unknown said...: Congrats Abhinav for the superb Victory and more than that to give India a moment when we all feel proud and united...
U gave us smile on our faces when every where it’s a scary moment and people are fighting with their own country men somewhere for the land,Somewhere for the quotas, somewhere for the religion…….

I just want to give a message to all our country people…please save our country, be united, made India proud....…

Thanks Abhinav for giving us wonderful moment!

God Bless U always !
Sonika; August 14, 2008 at 8:21 AM
Bugger said...: You are said to be the best "eligible bachelor"...!; August 14, 2008 at 9:11 AM
svelliyod said...: The composure you showed when on the victory podium was, to me, the greatest sign of the days ahead for you, Abhinav.
May you maintain the same equanimity, realising that the results of the karma well done are not for us to bother about, they just follow...
Here's to greater heights and inspirations...; August 14, 2008 at 11:28 AM
Unknown said...: Sorry to delay in reply. I am among one of the happiest Indian due to you Abhi, i like to call u so. Before four days of Olympics i made commands among my room mates, colleagues that India will get an Individual gold medal this time, I am sure. I repeated it so many times. When I was in duty my friend make me message that India got it through Abinav. I enjoyed it
I love you Abinav; August 14, 2008 at 2:05 PM
High Power Rocketry said...: : ); August 14, 2008 at 3:49 PM
Skyn3t said...: Helow Abhinav,

Congratulations on the recent achievement, i am proud of you :)

I was really happy after seeing the tweet on twitter saying "Abhinav Bindra wins gold medal for India at Beijing Olympics"

Happy Independence Day....; August 14, 2008 at 5:32 PM
ಶ್ವೇತ said...: First of all congratulations and million thanks for making all of us proud. Like others I cant describe the amount of happiness I felt when I saw you receiving gold medal and our national anthem playing.
It is nice to see your blog. Yes every person receives attention when he represents his country and creates history. I am sure you know you dont have to change.
I wish you all the success and hope to see you make many more records and and wins.
And I also wish you will train many more enthusiastic shooters so they bring lots of gold medals to our country!!!
God bless India; August 14, 2008 at 8:35 PM
Unknown said...: hi we r all proud of you i m in usa but i tell friends with proud that u r won the glod madel.thanx for you hard work and making all of us proud; August 14, 2008 at 9:59 PM
sandy said...: congrats Abhinav but yes i agree with you...yes, the world salutes when we win and doesn't bother when we don't...
the hard work, the long hours of toil, the moments of indecisiveness, the fleeting moments of diffidence , the lack of luck!!, the absence of proper coaching due to reasons beyond our means .....are all there in every field of life...
let us learn to applaud all who strive sincerely in any field.. bcoz its only over our efforts that we have control.. not on the fruits thereof..
all the best in giving your best!!; August 15, 2008 at 4:38 AM
Saravanan said...: It was truely inspiring to see you get the gold, which is the result of your hardwork and perseverence.It needs a very big heart to such a level of commitment at the international level,hats off to you...

A humbel request and hope from every indian is that this is just the beginning of many more acheivements.Being a sportsperson yourselves ,you know exactly what India lags in getting recogonisation at the internatinal level and the poor plight of other sportstars and sports and the facilities that they require.....

You have become a national icon overnight(if not already been)and you can ignite something that no one else can think off...With the gold medal,comes to you the responsibility to promote that underated athletes who dont always get the admiration that they deserve for their hardwork...Knowing you as a person who is having a blog and openly writing your mind,I salute you from my heart..GOD bless you..; August 15, 2008 at 8:17 AM
VaRsHa VaRmAn said...: CONGRATULATIONS SIR . MAY YOU SHOOT 600 IN THE NEXT OLYMPICS.and may nobody tamper with ur rifle's sight settings.COULD U PLS POST UR DAILY ROUTINE IN THIS BOLG. I WOULD BE VERY GRATEFUL!; August 15, 2008 at 9:41 AM
Anonymous said...: hi Abhi,it's really wonderful to know that you have added an Olympic gold to our national treasure .I feel really elevated in spirit when I heard about the news.YOU REALLY MADE US PROUD.MAY GOD BLESS YOU WITH MORE SPARKLING GOLD MEDALS.You have just proved that hard work pays.take good care abhinav.
Christina; August 15, 2008 at 12:40 PM
Green Globe said...: Abhinav The Hero of Young India, Salute you my hero, you are the one who inspires hundred Crores of Indians, this may be the begining and if young generation takes inspiration from you....Congrats Abhinav, you know you are the one in 100 crores, and one in 120 years history and you are the one who made India proud.; August 15, 2008 at 9:07 PM
Green Globe said...: Abhinav The Hero of Young India, Salute you my hero, you are the one who inspires hundred Crores of Indians, this may be the begining and if young generation takes inspiration from you....Congrats Abhinav, you know you are the one in 100 crores, and one in 120 years history and you are the one who made India proud.; August 15, 2008 at 9:07 PM
1264178@uhv.edu said...: You made Indians to walk with their heads held high...proud to be an Indian; August 16, 2008 at 1:47 AM
Unknown said...: CONGRATULATIONS ABHINAV FOR YOUR GRAND SUCCESS IN OLYMPICS.....OUR INDIA IS PROUD OF YOU.....ABHINAV; August 16, 2008 at 1:50 AM
Chithra.K.R said...: congrats man...u hav made india proud n' has taken the nation to the sky!...
thanks n' wishing u all the best for de coming yrs!; August 16, 2008 at 6:36 AM
Ajith said...: Abhinav,

You have really made us proud. Your calm and mature approach after winning gold was really commendable.

Hopefully your success will boost the morale of other members in the Olympic squad. I hope this will open the eyes of people in power and the corporates who pour money and support to cricket.

I believe any major achievement in major tournaments should be backed by money and infrastructure. Of course talent is the single most important aspect, but we need to provide better infrastructure and support for our athletes. Moreover, sports is not even in the picture of an average Indian's dreams now. People tend to spend their time only studying and to get a job asap to support their families. wherein developed countries tap talent right from school and coach them properly.

I am not a pessimist, I am sure that your win will initiate changes in the way society and government looks at sports and hopefully we will be able to find talents from our vast, talented and diversified population. Jai Hind.; August 16, 2008 at 8:20 AM
AMP said...: Thank you very much Abhinav.; August 16, 2008 at 10:59 AM
medampudi said...: Hearty congrats.....you have become an icon of youth & created history.You really have made all of us proud.we support remaining athlents.we expect more gold medal in olympics for india.we are proud of u.i think you can guide to youth right for next olympics for more gold medals.we expect more gold medals for
india.so you must motivate youth in right way.i appreciate your calm n simple.hope your success will be the first step towards the process of changing face of the country in the sporting arena...congratulation again...; August 16, 2008 at 11:33 AM
Unknown said...: congrats for a great achievement.hope u will do the best in future.making every indian proud.; August 16, 2008 at 10:07 PM
Unknown said...: congrats abhinav
to achieve not only gold but human hearts of indian; August 16, 2008 at 11:01 PM
Ace said...: Hi...
I hope u'll make good use of that entire “people's money” that has been showered onto you by petty politicians and other “crore patis”…. Try to disperse it towards people who need it most…In your possession it’s a scanty sum, but its paucity is a shackle for them…for you it can be like a splendid wine-a pure luxury; for them it’s definitely bread that can keep them alive to earn next day’s bread…it’s the differential…

Regards,
Abid Ahad Pir; August 17, 2008 at 1:01 AM
Admin said...: You have motivated a lot of youngsters in India. Thank You !; August 17, 2008 at 3:24 AM
Muhammed Saleem said...: This comment has been removed by the author.; August 17, 2008 at 6:22 AM
Muhammed Saleem said...: Abinav,
Hearty congratulations...; August 17, 2008 at 6:23 AM
joe said...: congrats bindra
all the best in your future.
convey my wishes to your family.
have a good day.; August 17, 2008 at 6:29 AM
ShivaKumar Coimbatore said...: Abhinav, you made us proud. Congrats for your achievement. Youngsters are the great hope for India to achieve great heights in all fields.
We definitely find a role model in you and do our best for the country.; August 17, 2008 at 11:27 AM
Unknown said...: what do u think to do with the money u get from gov,publishers; August 17, 2008 at 11:23 PM
anusha said...: hey abhinav fst of all congratulations ...........tatz really a grt job......
n i guess itz tim 4 u u make ur room as dark as possible 2 hav a biggst nap 2 flush out ur stress......
n then i hav a piece of advice 4 u, do remain da same , a humble attitude lad ,being reserved........ wow!tat really maks ppl 2 hav a motionless glimpse at u .......
ALL DA VERY BEST 4 ur future goals tak car buddy; August 18, 2008 at 12:51 AM
manish................ lost pirates are here said...: hello
Abhinav ji
haertiest congrates to you on your great achievement.
You can't realise how we INDIANS are feeling on your victory.
thanks ,really thanks for this real gift to all Indains.
We really proud of you.
GOD bless you....; August 18, 2008 at 1:53 AM
Unknown said...: abhinav u really made us proud...now i'm very proud to hear our mational anthem on the world's greatest stage.....we all really love u...want to see many like dis..; August 18, 2008 at 2:32 AM
ritu bajpai said...: Hi Abhinav,

I would like to congratulate you like millions of other Indians. Above that I am so proud of your thoughts at this moment about the sports scenario in our country. People like you will help to put India on the world sports chart!; August 18, 2008 at 8:56 AM
drkngl said...: And you finally showed there's more to sport than cricket!!!congratulations!!!keep winning 'em all!!!; August 18, 2008 at 9:45 AM
Dinesh Dard said...: Abhinav ! CONGRATES.

Really you gained such a great achievement for INDIA by won Gold Medal in Beijing Olympic.

Keep it Up. You have given us the reason of Proud.

Jai Hind.; August 18, 2008 at 9:45 AM
mukesh said...: Thanks abhinav ,to bring First individual Olympic Gold in India.; August 18, 2008 at 10:03 AM
Unknown said...: hey..!! v're really proud of u..!! cheers for finally ending the 52 yrs' drought at the Olympics..!!!; August 18, 2008 at 10:17 AM
winod2000 said...: congratulations Abhinav.. you made whole india proud. we wish more successes in ur life.; August 18, 2008 at 6:45 PM
Kumar said...: Hey buddy, congratulations. You made it. Keep it up and train others, so that we can win gold medal in shooting in every olympics.

--Ravi; August 18, 2008 at 7:40 PM
Kumar said...: Hey buddy, congratulations. You made it. Keep it up and train others, so that we can win gold medal in shooting in every olympics.

--Ravi; August 18, 2008 at 7:43 PM
The Mother Land said...: Abhi, You showed the WORLD what an INDIAN can do If he/she provided proper training. We all proud with ur GOLD medal, and Requesting you to stay at earth, don't be on moon.; August 18, 2008 at 7:48 PM
The Mother Land said...: Abhi, You showed the WORLD what an INDIAN can do If he/she provided proper training. We all proud with ur GOLD medal, and Requesting you to stay at earth, don't be on moon, and don't be like our earlier celebreties.; August 18, 2008 at 7:50 PM
Unknown said...: its grt to to see that india is in medal tally of beijing olympic games. because in india i think nobody bother to give more importance to other sports than cricket . u have done grt job for india .we all are proud of u ... and now hoping that boxer will do the same as u have done for india... God bless u brother; August 18, 2008 at 8:25 PM
raju said...: Congratulations Abhinav For this GREAT FEAT..It's An Great Oppertunuity To Get More Medals in NeXt Olampics What Ever U R Done A Fantastic JOB Be Proud all INDIANS.
Once Again Congrates ..; August 18, 2008 at 8:48 PM
raju said...: Congratulations Abhinav For this GREAT FEAT..It's An Great Opportunity's To Get More Medals in Next Olympics What Ever U R Done A Fantastic JOB Be Proud all INDIANS.
Once Again congrats ..; August 18, 2008 at 8:50 PM
Swetha said...: Thanx Abhinav 4 wining gold medal 4 our country....All the best for ur bright future.....; August 18, 2008 at 9:12 PM
Sriram Makineedi said...: You really made the country proud!
Keep it up Abhinav!; August 18, 2008 at 10:24 PM
Unknown said...: Congratulations Abhinav..The way u stood on the dias when our Indian National anthem was being played I will not be able to forget.U made billion people wishes come true.; August 18, 2008 at 10:49 PM
Unknown said...: Hi Abhinav, Many congratulations to you from all of us at DoctorFlix. We look forward to you doing the nation proud many more times.; August 18, 2008 at 11:13 PM
johnmukkad said...: congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
we proud of you
all the best from
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johnmukkad said...: congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
we proud of you
all the best from
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Kishore said...: Well Done ... You are Simply the Best and You are the inspiration to all Indians

you ve proved that nothing is impossible in this world.

Congrats on winning a Gold Medal and making every Indian proud....Superb....; August 18, 2008 at 11:45 PM
chandu said...: Congratulations; August 18, 2008 at 11:46 PM
Unknown said...: Heartiest Congrats to you! It feels great to see you making India & Chandigarh proud! I am a Chandigarhian myself..

Wishing you greater successes in the days to come!

Best wishes,
Aradhana Rishi(aradhanarishi@gmail.com); August 19, 2008 at 12:46 AM
jashyraj said...: This comment has been removed by the author.; August 19, 2008 at 1:03 AM
jashyraj said...: Abhinav, u made us realy proud. it was absolutely superb. Cheers bro!!!; August 19, 2008 at 1:07 AM
Kiran Kumar said...: thanks ... kiran.; August 19, 2008 at 2:30 AM
Kiran Kumar said...: This comment has been removed by the author.; August 19, 2008 at 2:31 AM
Durg said...: Congrats Bindra!!!! You got it.. u achieved and become proud for India... God Bless You..njoy the time!!; August 19, 2008 at 3:17 AM
Kiran Bhattiprolu said...: What an achievement? Mind blowing right...You did what only few can do. First of all accept my hearty congratulations. There will be no words to explain the feeling when one makes the others proud with his success. You are simply awesome. Great.; August 19, 2008 at 3:22 AM
Unknown said...: This comment has been removed by the author.; August 19, 2008 at 3:45 AM
Unknown said...: congrats abhinav u made us to feel proud.keep it up and continue this in the future too.; August 19, 2008 at 3:52 AM
sun said...: Thanks for giving such awesome moment in my life of hearing my National Anthem in Olympic podium.

Thanks Buddy all over agn & Best of Luck for your coming future.; August 19, 2008 at 4:09 AM
I,Me,Myself said...: Many many heartfelt congratulations to you. You deserve all the attention you are getting. I hope that your dream of seeing all sports getting equal importance comes true. You continue to inspire all Indians to work harder towards the betterment and progress of the country.

Sincerely,
Thornbird; August 19, 2008 at 4:12 AM
dreamweaver said...: You saved our face; August 19, 2008 at 4:33 AM
sai said...: you made us proude.ihope our athlets will be inspired by ur sucess and bring us many more medals.if not ,surely in london our indians will perform well.all the best to u andi wish u bring us many more medals in future; August 19, 2008 at 5:03 AM
katragadda said...: hi abhinav
HeartyyyyyCongraaaaaaaaaaaaats.u made India proud.

Cheeers; August 19, 2008 at 6:15 AM
Tourism at Madurai said...: Welldone, Abhinav,
You have done great job,
This is a mile stone for India,
THIS WILL iNsPiRE us; August 19, 2008 at 6:46 AM
Unknown said...: My hearty congratulations to you Abhinav.You have made us all proud...; August 19, 2008 at 7:55 AM
LoonyTalk said...: Not winning a medal at the Olympics consistently in most sports is a shame for a country of over billion people. Perhaps there is more to it than just the lack of adequate facilities... Parents have to start supporting their kids for a sports career if they see the spark!
Kudos to your parents for being by your side during ups and downs... :); August 19, 2008 at 5:22 PM
The Business of Experiences said...: Congratulations!
Your example will be given by many parents to their children for a long time to come :); August 19, 2008 at 6:41 PM
Anonymous said...: hi; August 19, 2008 at 11:20 PM
Anonymous said...: hi; August 19, 2008 at 11:23 PM
Unknown said...: Hey Abhinav,

Its Payal (ex classmate from Stephen's), just wanted to let you know that I'm really happy for you and you really have made us all proud. Infact, I was just talking to Gurleen about you the other day (we're also flatmates now!). Take care and I hope you're enjoying your time back home.; August 20, 2008 at 12:21 AM
SkyIsTheLimit said...: hi Abhinav,
Congratulations for your success, we all were so happy to see u win the gold. Me and my husband had both taken a leave from the office and my husband was watching every moment of the ur final event.He was rejoiced and jumped off his seat the moment u hit the bullseye. It was a moment of great happiness and pride for all of us.
But I agree it is true that we all need to play our roles, something is really missing in our confidence levels that depite of coming so close to the victory we are usually deprived of medals, I think lot of private organizations need to come up and motivate our society to find the talent in our children and groom them accordingly. Hats off to ur parents who really showed so much of commitment to your goals and above all to you who depite being so affluent was focussed on the goal. May god bless you and may lot of parents change their outlook and instead of forcing childeren to get good merit in schools motivate them to chase their passion.; August 20, 2008 at 12:42 AM
Zozo Ewin said...: I LOVE IT I REALLY DO BUT PUT SOME PICTURES ON

its one of the best i have seen
- Zoe; August 20, 2008 at 3:53 AM
fadi said...: njangaa ludae abhimaanapatramaya abhinavinu, njangaludae aashamsakal; August 20, 2008 at 5:48 AM
SANJAY said...: Dear Fellow Countrymen

Greeting s of historic day in indian sports we wish to see more golden days in sporting arena in coming years,the most powerfull statement made by the victory in 20-20,australian cricket tour, boxing performance,wrestling performance icing on cake gold medal of abhinav, other achivements of sana nehwal in badminton & host of other budding sporting personalities, this is power of INDIAN YOUTH, detrmination of indian youth the hunger for sporting excellence is being seen, in many the role of rural india in bringing up world class sportsman , governments can only give cash awards to achievers but in policy making they dont have will to develop infrastructure in rural india for excellence in sports,there are n numbers of middle class athelete who are toiling hard without trainers & facilities & more than 1 BILLION PEOPLE WANT THEM TO EXCEL

ABHINAV BINDRA----- GOLD MEDAL--- SELF MOTIVATOR WITH OWN INFRASTRUCTURE
BOXING TRIO OF AKHIL/JEETENDER/VIJENDER----- BHIWANI BOXING CLUB
WRESTELER SHUSHIL KR---- SATPAL AKHARA
CRICKETERS-- PRAVEEN KUMAR JEETENDER KUMAR ETC

ALL ARE MIDDLE CLASS YOUTH EXCEPT ABHINAV WITHOUT GOVERNMENT INFRASTRUCTURE SUPPORT THEY HAVE EXCELLED

HOCKEY TEAM ---- 2008 NOT QUALIFIED STILL ihf is controlling the game

football--- asian games qualified

the big ? is government role in sports isnt it shamefull, will government act in more professional way for development of sports,
by awarding cash prizes & not spending adequately in sporting infrastrucure, is just like bathing in limelight for few days then forgeting the main issue

request for media not to divide sport lovers victory of indian sportsmen

cricket hockey football boxing wrestling shooting tennis badminton the indian youth enjoy the same but telecast of gramin games or national games is never a focus area of modern day media, club matches are not profesionally telecasted, will media take the responsibility of same

time has come to create infrastructure for sports at district levels,policies must be made to be implemented

jai bharat
sanjay jain; August 20, 2008 at 8:59 AM
Ann Wilson said...: Hey Abhinav,
Keep it up
We the indians are proud of you.
I didn't know who r u before the olympics.
But now we all know Who is Abhinav and what he do for our Nation.
Thank you for doing really a favour to INDIA.
Congratulations
Do well again and again
GOD BLESS YOU

With love,
Ann; August 21, 2008 at 6:09 PM
Unknown said...: Hi, Bindra, I am glad that you won while my country is hosting. Congratulations! I wrote a poem for you.

浴罢恒河水
After Bathing in River Ganges
竞技紫禁城
Compete by the Forbidden City
场中无俗手
Down the field there are no mediocres
万国聚豪英
From hundreds nations all excellences gather
雏牛不见虎
A brave calf does not see tigers
少年只爱金
A youth only desires the Gold
神定踞崖隼
The Mind held at peace like a hawk on cliff
弹去归巢莺
The bullet meets target like a bird return to its nest
祖国记名字
Motherland is delighted with your name
中土献黄金
The Middle Kingdom is proud to offer you Gold!
胜者多谦逊
Victors are among the modest
英雄出后生
And Heroes are always young!; August 21, 2008 at 6:56 PM
Quiz Champion said...: "A TRUE SPORTSMAN IS NEITHER
ILATED IN SUCCESS NOR
DEPRESSED IN FAILURE"
that's what I felt of you.......
great!!!congrats!!!!; August 23, 2008 at 1:59 AM
Ananthu said...: You made us proud.
You made the Tricolour rise and fly high.
You made the 'Jana Gana Mana' reverberate the Beijing airs.
We Indians are really proud and thankful to you and to your parents who made it possible.
Let your shots produce more Golds.; August 25, 2008 at 10:19 AM
Unknown said...: Congrats Abinav,wish you for future life; August 26, 2008 at 12:29 AM
Unknown said...: Hey ABhinav, my name is abhinav too
i am very proud of u because u brought pride for india and all of the abhinavs in the world
!!!! have fun; September 1, 2008 at 4:13 PM
Unknown said...: Hey Abhinav,

Congratulations!!!!

As in your name you bought a new lease of life for sport in India. I hope our nation realise there is much more than just cricket.

All the best!

Latha; September 9, 2008 at 7:07 AM
Prasana Sridhar said...: Abhinav, my hearty congratulations. you have made all of us proud. all the best to win many more laurels to our nation. Jai Hind!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!; September 11, 2008 at 5:13 PM
Prasana Sridhar said...: Abhinav, my hearty congratulations. you have made all of us proud. all the best to win many more laurels to our nation. Jai Hind!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!; September 11, 2008 at 5:14 PM
aparna sharma said...: hello abhinav.refreshing now.heared that u r joining a talk show.wishing u nd ur family with ur sister a very happy new year; December 31, 2008 at 12:24 AM
Unknown said...: abhinav idid'nt find words as i heard about the victory of INDIA.
when i was in 9th standard in my diary i note down a address.Now on that day as i heard about you it was just like one of my family member is there.and yes this is true because of you at that time we all INDIANS feel proud and it tied us in a bond or i can say there was a unity.Thanks.i wish in future we will have this kind of occasion more & more.; January 28, 2009 at 1:39 AM
Unknown said...: Hi Abhinav,
How r u ?
I heard that u r going to start a new chain school .I is a very good idea.
I m also loking for the school franchise in gujarat. n I m interseted for same.
Can we go ahead for the same ?; July 6, 2009 at 2:35 AM
CHANCHAL DADHICH said...: HAPPY LOHRI; January 13, 2010 at 3:16 AM
sandeepa nayak said...: hey Abhinav
i was, i am and i will remain a fan of you. U are my altime favorite. and there would be so many who appreciate you, revere you and treat you as their role model...

I wish you the best of efforts...you will do the best; September 16, 2010 at 6:12 PM

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