The Big Breaking News!
India's ace shooter Abhinav Bindra
created history by winning the first ever individual Olympic Gold Medal for the
country. It's Abhinav Bindra, Abhinav Bindra all over the Beijing shooting range.
Abhinav won the gold in 10m Air Rifle event. Abhinav Bindra scored 700.5 points
in the final.

Although
India had won 8 gold medals in
Olympics hockey, it never won any individual gold medals. This is the first time
any Indian won a gold medal in an individual event. The last time
India had won an Olympic gold
medal was in 1980 Moscow Olympics where the hockey team had
claimed the gold. The entire country erupted into joy and celebration when the
reports of Abhinav Bindra's great victory flashed across the television
channels.

It has been a great
moment for all Indians that have been dreaming for this for decades. Emotions
are high in India, as tearful people welcomed
this great news. President Pratibha Patil, PM Manmohan Singh, Congress President
Sonia Gandhi, Sports Minister MS Gill, IOA President Suresh Kalmadi and all
leaders and high level sports officials have congratulated Abhinav Bindra for
making the country proud. A proud nation salutes its great Hero. Hats off to
Abhinav Bindra!