Abhinav Bindra chosen Chairman of ISSF Athletes Commitee

Abhinav Bindra

2008 Olympic Gold medalist Abhinav Bindra has been appointed the Chairman of the International Shooting Sports Federation (ISSF) Athletes Committee. The 32-year-old is the first Indian shooter to have been chosen for the post.

The ISSF have sent a copy, confirming his appointment, to the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI).The appointment also means that Bindra will become a member of the Administrative Council of the ISSF also.

Looking forward to the challenge

Bindra said that he felt honoured to have been chosen for the post and added that he is looking forward to the responsibility.

"It is a great honour, not only for me personally but also for the country as a whole. Athletes make the sport come alive. As such, this honour comes with the great responsibility of representing the views and concerns of shooting athletes from across the globe appropriately, effectively and in a balanced manner towards the betterment of the sport, and I look forward to doing justice towards serving that end," he said.

Proud moment for the country

The President of NRAI, Randhir Singh said that this is a proud moment for the entire Indian shooting fraternity and the Dehradun shooter was always keen to support the athletes cause, even back home.

"It is a matter of great pride for the whole Indian shooting fraternity that Abhinav has been elected to such a prestigious position. He has always been eager to do his bit for the athletes and the sport of shooting.” Mr. Singh said.

"He has also been very proactive within the NRAI itself in trying to raise the bar of Indian shooting continuously. We are confident that he will shine as always in this new responsibility as well and wish him all the very best." he added.