Abhinav Bindra named torch-bearer for 2026 Winter Olympics
- Abhinav Bindra, India's first individual Olympic gold medalist, has been selected as a torch-bearer for the 2026 Winter Olympics Torch Relay in Italy.
- Bindra expressed his gratitude on social media, stating, 'Truly humbled to be chosen as a torchbearer for the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Torch Relay.'
- The Olympic Torch Relay will cover 12,000 kilometers in Italy, with 10,001 torchbearers participating before the Opening Ceremony on February 6, 2026.
- The 2026 Winter Olympics will take place from February 6 to February 22, featuring 116 medal events across 16 disciplines.
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India's Olympic Gold Medalist Abhinav Bindra Chosen as Torch-bearer for 2026 Winter Olympics
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. India's first-ever individual gold medalist in its Olympic history, Bindra, shared the news with the fans on social media, being selected for the event to be held in Italy next year. Sports News | India's Olympic Gold Medalist Abhinav Bindra Chosen as Torch-bearer for 2026 Winter Olympics.
India’s Golden Shooter Abhinav Bindra Named Torchbearer for Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics
Indian shooting legend Abhinav Bindra has been named one of the official torchbearers for the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, to be held in Italy from February 6 to 22, 2026. Bindra, India’s first individual Olympic gold medallist, secured the accolade following his iconic win in the 10m air rifle event at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. The honour celebrates not only his historic achievement but also his sustained contributions to sports and at…
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