Bindra hits bull's eye

In a country with more than 1.3 billion people, it took a wait of 108 (which is considered lucky in Hindu system) years to see the first individual Gold Medal in the biggest stage of sports - Olympics. The incredible feat was achieved by Abhinav Bindra who rose to the occasion and ended the long drought for India at the medal's tally. Those who are familiar with Indian sports scenario know how challenging and excruciating it can be to be a part of not-so-popular sports which shockingly involve almost everything except cricket and tennis. Not only is the government extremely careless towards development of sports and promotion of talent in general, nothing short of a gold or silver medal at big events like Olympics or Asian games can bring you to the headlines. These difficulties and struggles make Bindra's victory all the more special. It is definitely a moment of immense pride for the seventh largest nation in the world.

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