NEW DELHI: India’s sole individual Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra on Friday recognized the Tokyo-bound athletes to demonstrating great determination and attaining the”exceptional” accomplishment of qualifying for the Summer Games at the surface of the COVID-19 hardship.
Bindra, the nation’s greatest Olympian, published a message that is heartfelt, congratulating most Indian athletes who have qualified to the Tokyo Games, beginning July 23.
“Many congratulations to all you for getting conquered every obstacle which dared stand in mind and procuring eligibility for the Tokyo Olympics 2021,” Bindra composed.
“For each athlete, the trip into the Games requires years of rigorous instruction and is filled with hardships and drawbacks, and it requires immense dedication and durability to achieve where you are today, where just a few exceptional men and women out of our state have gone,” he further added.
Thus far, 100 athletes are qualified to the Tokyo Games, such as 56 men and 44 girls.
“Your rare accomplishment is even more unique considering the way the continuing pandemic could have compelled you to modify your various training programs to be able to get ready for those Olympic Games,” Bindra said.
“But you persevered through these uncertain times by sheer determination and will, to appear as true winners; as Olympians.” Even the 38-year-old, who made history by winning the nation’s very first and only individual Olympic gold medal in the 2008 Beijing Games, expected the athletes will be”able to emphasize the ability of sport to bring folks together in such tough times.” “The joy of competing in the biggest sporting event on earth and being acknowledged as the top sports individuals in your nation stays unprecedented.
I am positive you’ll be itching to illuminate Tokyo along with your unrelenting resolve and techniques,” Bindra said.
“I need to provide you with all of my good wishes and service.
As an Olympian, you’ll forever have the chance to become an ambassador of their spirit of Olympism and encourage friendship esteem and excellence where you go and regardless of what you do.” The former world champion in 10m air rifle also provided his help to any athlete that wants to talk to him.
“I’m pleased with you and want you all the best as you embark on your search of bringing additional anal attractiveness to India.
“In case you need any help or even if you only wish to talk about my experiences in the Games, I’m here available on…” he also added.