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Abhinav Bindra Named Torchbearer For 2026 Winter Olympics

By IANS News October 22, 2025 • 23:02 PM View: 249

Olympic gold medallist shooter Abhinav Bindra has been chosen as one of the torchbearers for the 2026 Winter Olympic Games, to be held in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, from February 6 to 22.

The announcement marks yet another proud moment in the journey of India’s first individual Olympic gold winner, who remains one of the most respected voices in global sport and an enduring symbol of perseverance and excellence.

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