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Chat transcript: Abhinav Bindra
Abhinav Bindra :
Hello, This is Abhinav Bindra
asdf :
congratulations! how was the experience
Abhinav Bindra :
The experience was very good and i was very happy to win the first gold for India
Indian :
HI Abhinav, Congrats on your sucsess. Tell me what inspired you to take up the sport in the country where only cricket is worshipped?
Abhinav Bindra :
Well, I always liked this sport and it was not difficult for me to take it up. Then when i saw i was good at it there was no looking back
aSHISH :
sO WHATS NEXT ON THE AGENDA?
Abhinav Bindra :
The Asian Games in Busan , Korea
jay :
Tell us about your background Mr Bindra
Abhinav Bindra :
Well I am 19 yrs old, started shooting 5 years ago. My grand father was in the army and since my childhood there were guns in the house so i have always been attracted to them. This motivated me to get into competitive shooting and when i moved to Chandigarh i was intoduced to a coach Col. Dhillon & basicaly got into the sport then.
anjali_desai :
Hi Abhinav! Congratulations!!!! How do u feel ?
Abhinav Bindra :
feel great and proud
Arun :
What extra effort you are going to put for asiad?
Abhinav Bindra :
i will work hard on my technique and work in a way so that i can peak at the asian games.
varini :
how difficult will be the competition in asiad as compared to commonwealth games, can india really repeat its performance in asiad
Abhinav Bindra :
the asian games will be much tougher. If i can shoot to my full potential i will do well
Anjali :
Hi Abhinav, What went wrong in the 10 metre Air Rifle Singles event, where u lost to a Bangladeshi. This event seems to be your favrourite as you hold the junior world record for it?
Abhinav Bindra :
good question. I was not in form on that day..and things were very close. i had a bad last shot which cost me gold by half a point...thats the way its sometiomes -one day the luck is with u and on another things dont go yr way
rams :
We do well in commonwealth but in asiad /olympics we do not...why
Abhinav Bindra :
i would say we did well in the last olympics . i was 11th and was the youngest participant & 11th at the olympics was good. hopefully next time we can go furthur.
Magee :
Abhinav, what will you tell about lack of competetiveness in the game, the biggies werent there
Abhinav Bindra :
well the best in the commonwealth countries were there.
rana :
Dear Abhi, we are all proud of you. We have decided to start a Abhinav fan club.
Abhinav Bindra :
thanks very much
Arijit :
Congratulations on your excellent performance. But tell me frankly why success in such events are not converted into olympic golds,tougher competition or just lack of temperament or both.
Abhinav Bindra :
yes the olympics is different thing. also its the olympics. but if ican shoot to my full potential i will do well.
siddhan :
Hi Abhi really India proud of you, pls workhard for getting gold in Olympics.
Abhinav Bindra :
thanx i will work hard
Vrushal :
Abhinav i liked your approach of concentrating & participating in fewer events. But at the same time i would like to know as to do foriegn shooters also do the same?
Abhinav Bindra :
a few shooters do that. I am in the sport for only 5 yrs so thats not long. that has helped me get success quicker..but i will do a few more evnts soon
rams :
do we hve strong association to back the sport in india..as we good shooters now like u ,jaspal rana..how well it is recognised
Abhinav Bindra :
things r getting better and r acheivemnts r being recognised
LetMeIn :
Looking at the infrastructure of the game.... do u think they can be more shooters like u ????????
Abhinav Bindra :
the infrastructure has improved. we have a top range in delhi now. hopefully it will be matained and will last us along time
Anjali :
Abhinav, Why none of the Indian shooters are there in the top ten of the ISSF World Ranking system?
Abhinav Bindra :
i was there a couple of months ago as 8th but i unfortunately could not do well at the world championships so that cost me many points. i will strive to improve on that next year.
Fan :
ARE YOU READY FOR THE COMING ASIAN GAMES
Abhinav Bindra :
will prepare hard fo them in this coming month and hopefully will be all set to do well there
myname :
can we be world beaters soon ?
Abhinav Bindra :
hopefully soon
Vibha :
Abhinav do you think that the govtshouldgivemore encouragement Shooting and other sportslikemaybeathletics?
Abhinav Bindra :
the govt has done a good job over the last year. yes and they should pay attention to all olympic disciplines
faisalsharief :
On count of 1to10 how netsaavy are u?
Abhinav Bindra :
7
Vibha :
Abhinav often its seen that Indain sportsmenhave good show in Asiad, Commonwealth and other suchsporting events..why is that we have such poor show inolympics? What do we lack?
Abhinav Bindra :
this was the best ever performance. there are many factors why we have not done well in the past but hopefully we will be able to do well at the coming asian and olympic games.
Indian :
Abhinav, Which is your favrourite event? 10 m air rifle?
Abhinav Bindra :
i am only shooting one event which is the 10m airrfle
ProudIndian :
what sort of training do you do? is it just shooting at the target or the mental approach as well?
Abhinav Bindra :
yes it is a combination of mental physical and technical training. everything has a role to play in a top performance
siddhan :
What do you think about some indians had taken drugs while on the sports and lost their medals?
Abhinav Bindra :
very unfortunate
shaikkalam :
HELLO Abhinav Bindra congrates you on behalf of all cyber cafe in kurnool Andhra pradesh
Abhinav Bindra :
thanks
Amit :
Abi! IN A COUNTRY LIKE INDIA WHERE CRICKET STARS ARE LIKE IDOLS,WHAT ACC TO YOU FUTURE BEHOLDS FOR INDIA?
Abhinav Bindra :
yes the cricket stars are idols but hopefully sportspersons from other sports can do so well that they could also become idols and inspire many
GaganBindra :
Cong. on your success.
Abhinav Bindra :
many thanx
Vrushal :
Will training camps conducted abroad really help our shooters to sharpen their skill set & also as per the exposure.
Abhinav Bindra :
they will help us
amitsharma79 :
U SAY THAT THE GOVT. SHOULD PAY ATTENTION TO ALL OLYMPIC DISC. BUT I THINK WE SHOULD CONCENTRATE ON OUR STRONG POINTS LIKE SHOOTING ETC
Abhinav Bindra :
the govt should pick sports where they feel there is potential to go furthur and then support them
qwq :
Do you think this is a good time for corporates to give attention look to sports other than cricket ??
Abhinav Bindra :
sure...
rajad :
hi abhi..whats ur ultimate goal of life
Abhinav Bindra :
olympic champion
adi :
dont you think we do not have good shooting ranges
Abhinav Bindra :
we have a fine range in delhi now
shaikkalam :
APP KO kisa lahga JAb aPP india aya after OLYMPIC
Abhinav Bindra :
well we just came back from the commonwealth games and it felt great and it was amazing to see that our acheivemnts were recognised and celebrated. it was great
siddhan :
Do you expect,You should won the Gold Medal?
Abhinav Bindra :
honestly yes
sss :
Do u think u can compete or win a medal at the highest level i.e Asiad or Olympics
Abhinav Bindra :
yes i believe i can
Sunit :
Do you think our players and atheletes will be able to deliver similar performances in the Asian games?
Abhinav Bindra :
the level of competition at the asian games in shooting is much higher. but if we can shoot good scores we will do fine
fengshui :
When will the INdian team rank 3rd in the asian games?
Abhinav Bindra :
may be in 2010
Naveen :
You should have asked the Sports minister for additional facilities when you were on the stage with here on StarNews
Abhinav Bindra :
we have asked the govt for a few things and they are taking good amt of interest to get things right
Mohana :
How many hours a day do you practice?
Abhinav Bindra :
5 to 6
Anjali :
Do you think you will be able to win medal at the asian games as China has two shooter in 10m air rifle who are in top 3 in world rankings?
Abhinav Bindra :
if i can shoot to my full potential i will get a good rank
mallika :
hi abhinav.congratulations.i'd like to know who has been ur inspiration in life?n what do u think has been ur most memorable moment in ur life?
Abhinav Bindra :
equalling and then breaking the world record. my parents have been my inspiration
virus :
COULD YOU HONESTLY REVEAL THE NUMBER OF PHONE CALLS FROM GIRLS AFTER YOUR SUCCESS... ;-)
Abhinav Bindra :
none
chandrakant :
now what after the gold ??? Olympics... ????
Abhinav Bindra :
asian games first
khan :
Abhinva what is your preparation about coming Olympic games. How Govt. and NGO should help/encourage shooting and other games. What do you expect.
Abhinav Bindra :
i am training systematically for the next olympics but before that i have many other events. The govt should provide a foreign coach for the shooting team. the corporate sector should sponsor othe sports and not just cricket
Naveen :
I WIILL BE THERE ARE AT THE MELBOURNE GAMES TO CHEER MY TEAM BASED ON THE PERFORMANCE AT MANCHESTER PLEASE DO NOT LET US DOWN
Abhinav Bindra :
see u in 2006 and we will strive to better our performance there
Shankar2002 :
Will gold-winning shooters replace low-scoring cricketers like SachOUT Ten-Dull-kar as India's sporting icons?
Abhinav Bindra :
i dont know but i will not mind that!
sachin ramesh tendulkar :
do u think career could be a sport in india
Abhinav Bindra :
may be in a couple of yrs it will become even better. sports as a carreer will alway be a risky evry where
Anjali :
Abhinav, Is your family unhappy with the Punjab government over the "ignorance" of your success?
Abhinav Bindra :
wll its ok...may be they will recognse the efforts of all the sports persons from Punjab who won medals soon
sooliamon :
How did it feel after winning the gold medal
Abhinav Bindra :
great specially because it was India's first
hi :
We all know how jaspal rana looked promising after he won the commonwealth gold couple of years before . Abhinav , will you end up being like him ?
Abhinav Bindra :
well hopefully not ..i have also my dreams and aspirations and i will make every effort to make them real.
rahil :
is learining shooting without proper guidance dangerous?
Abhinav Bindra :
not really but to reach the top u need proper guidance
sonia :
U r an overnight celebrity how do u feel?
Abhinav Bindra :
i feel just the same
khan :
, DO you do any YOGA to concentrate your mind for shooting
Abhinav Bindra :
yes i practice yoga
gautamsrinivasan :
in your opinion what should be done to encourage youngster's to take up sports other than cricket ?
Abhinav Bindra :
more incentives so that there is more security and there should be a better sports culture in india
sportslover :
HOw have foreign coaches been?
Abhinav Bindra :
we had a Hungarian coach before the 2000 olympics and he was a great great help
rana :
Abhi, does it hurt that you don't get the recognition cricketers get?
Abhinav Bindra :
no its ok...
mh khan :
How manny Gold medels U r expceting in the Asiad.
Abhinav Bindra :
i can only win one at the asian games cos i compete in only one event
Lokesh :
How do u think that the populatity of the game in india can be enhanced. because in india many ar not aware of shooting as compared to cricket.
Abhinav Bindra :
the media has a role to play and also if it can be started in schools it will help.
sachin ramesh tendulkar :
Whos your shooting idol abhinav
Abhinav Bindra :
jaspal rana
Rajesh :
What is your next goal
Abhinav Bindra :
to do well at the asian games
amolindiahm :
From Which Age do u started the practise of shooting
Abhinav Bindra :
15
ravi123 :
Other than Shooting,What is your favourite sports?
Abhinav Bindra :
tennis, cricket
sonia :
Do Indian recognise sports as a profession?
Abhinav Bindra :
not yet
shaily :
DO U THINK DRUG TEST TAKEN AFTER EVENTS IS NOT GOOD FOR SPORTS. iT SHOULD BE TAKEN BEFORE THE PARTICIPATE IN THE GAME?
Abhinav Bindra :
there r tests in random even before the event.
mallika :
hey abhinav what's ur motto in ur life n how do u manage to keep ur cool in pressure situations?
Abhinav Bindra :
to be olympic champ & i beleive my hard work and training would count in tough siuations
sss :
From which country u could face stiff challenge at Asian Games
Abhinav Bindra :
china , korea ,thailand
ravi123 :
U know..Anjali Vedpathak,now Bhagwat..She is my friends Rahul sister...
Abhinav Bindra :
oh ok
rajad :
do you work somewhere? govt. offered you any posting?
Abhinav Bindra :
no i am studying & no jobs have been offered to me
PlzDontIgnoreMe :
ABHINAV AM FROM A POOR FAMILY... AND I LOVE THIS SPORT..... CAN I REALLY TAKE THE RISK OF MAKING A CAREER IN THIS
Abhinav Bindra :
its a very expensive sport.may be there is a rifle association in yr state and they can help u with equipment and rifles
jatin :
do u think india should and can host commonwealth games as we have bid for it.
Abhinav Bindra :
would be great to get the games to india and it would help to build a sports culture in india
Ted :
how did u felt representing India in this game ... and wining there
Abhinav Bindra :
great
mickymk :
what is your eye sight?
Abhinav Bindra :
- 2.75
rishimaker :
Look abhinav, i am also a punjabi and i own a restaurant at Thane. I would love to invite you for a meal at my restaurant.
Abhinav Bindra :
thanx
sss :
Why did u choose shooting as ur profession
Abhinav Bindra :
cos i think i can do well and reach greater heights
gautam :
do you think we will more medals in the afro asian games than in the commonwealth games
Abhinav Bindra :
lets hope so
hi :
Congrats Abhinav ,I am sure all non-cricket sportspersons are pissed of about too much attention to Cricket and virtually no support to Other sports.Classic examples of people who suffered due to that were Dhanraj Pillay , Roopa Unnikrishnan .... Don't give up hope things will change. It takes just one Olympic medal to change the whole scenario ..Go for it , i am sure success will come to you ..Are you related to cricket guy I.S Bindra ?
Abhinav Bindra :
no i am not related to IS Bindra. And i will not give up and i know it takes just one olympic medal to change things... i will do my best to get that..my fathers name is Dr.A.SBindra
Abhinav Bindra :
Thank you very much for all the questions ..i need to go for training - the asian games r just a month away!
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