Abhinav Bindra is an Indian shooter who gained international fame for his achievements in the sport of shooting. He was born on September 28, 1982, in Dehradun, India. Bindra is best known for winning the gold medal in the 10-meter air rifle event at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, making him the first Indian to win an individual Olympic gold medal. In addition to his Olympic success, Bindra has won multiple medals at the World Championships and Commonwealth Games. He is also recognized for his contributions to sports in India and has been an advocate for athlete welfare and mental health awareness.