Having chased an Olympic medal all his career, Bindra had to deal with an enormous void after achieving his goal. He even thought of quitting the sport altogether but discovered later that his life was incomplete without the sport of Shooting. Bindra looks back on those dark days and also reflects on the impact of his Gold on the Indian sporting ecosystem

WION Broadband Olympics Edition: How Bindra's Gold change Indian sport

Abhinav Bindra's historic Gold at the Beijing Olympics was won on the back of some extremely detailed preparation. Bindra went to extreme lengths to eliminate all possible variables in his quest for Olympic glory. From mapping his brain to hiring a marriage hall to simulate the arena in Beijing, Bindra left no stone unturned in his quest. He even hoodwinked the Chinese by importing special ammunition and delivered the greatest blow by beating China's reigning Olympic champion Zhu Qinan in the final.

WION Broadband Olympics Edition: Bindra's extreme preparations for Beijing

Success in World sport is often built on the back of failure. Abhinav Bindra finished 7th in 10m Air Rifle at the Athens Olympics despite what he calls one of his best shooting performances ever. The loss at Athens caused Bindra to doubt his abilities and he devoted the next 4 years to avenge that defeat at the Beijing Olympics.

WION Broadband Olympics Edition: How Bindra regained his self-doubt ahead of Beijing

Indian sport had tasted Olympic success not once but 8 times in the sport of Hockey. But the wait for an individual Gold would end 61 years after Independence. Abhinav Bindra exorcised the ghosts of Athens 2004 with the 10m Air Rifle Gold at Beijing in 2008 and opens on why it is so difficult to stand on the top spot of the Olympic podium

WION Broadband Olympics Edition: Bindra's Golden moment at Beijing

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Indian sport achieved its biggest success at the Olympics when Abhinav Bindra ended decades of cynicism by shooting down the 10m air rifle gold in 2008. Bindra was India's first and only individual Olympic champion but that win in Beijing was built on the back of crushing defeat at the Athens games 4 years previously. Bindra opens up on his journey to the Olympic gold with sports editor Digvijay Singh Deo and details the attention to detail that saw him turn self-doubt into his biggest triumph on the world stage

Wion Broadband Olympic Edition: One in a billion Abhinav Bindra's golden moment in 2008

The massive explosion in Beirut's Lebanon killing at least 100 people and injuring thousands. The death toll is expected to rise even further. Watch report.

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The United States has now announced its highest-level visit in four decades to Taiwan. This move by Washington can now anger China as tensions between the two nations continue to escalate. Watch report.

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After 42 days of consecutive rains in South Korea, 14 people have lost their lives and more than 1000 people were forced out of their homes. This has been the longest monsoon in seven years.

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Uighurs have been subjected to the most unimaginable forms of cruelty at the hands of the brutal regime by China. Watch this report to get a rare glimpse from inside China's detention system.

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Zimbabwe's president has labelled the main opposition party "terrorist" and vowed to continue a crackdown on his opponents. Watch report.

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Polling has concluded in Sri Lanka. Polls were held under strict health guidelines on account of the COVID-19 pandemic. Watch report.

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PM Narendra Modi addressed a gathering of spiritual leaders at Ayodhya after laying the first brick for a grand Ram temple.

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Article 370, combined with Article 35A, accorded Jammu and Kashmir special status under the Constitution of India, allowing it to have a separate constitution and a separate penal code among other legal distinctions.

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The muhurt for Ram Mandir bhoomi pujan is at 12:40 pm. The prime minister will reach Ayodhya at 11:30 and will perform a puja at Hanumangarhi temple.

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President Donald Trump now is encouraging voters in the critical swing state of Florida to vote by mail after months of criticising the practice

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A temple will come up on the 2.77 acres of land in Ayodhya and a five-acre plot at an alternate site will go for the building of a mosque, the top court said in a judgment that was welcomed by all involved.

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Sri Lanka is prepared to hold the general elections on Wednesday to elect a 225 member parliament with strict health guidelines amidst the COVID-19 situation.

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The technology sector is the new geopolitical battleground. Around the world, tech companies are feeling the aftershocks of the pandemic. In the US, Trump has banned the hiring of foreign workers in federal agencies. The EU has imposed its first-ever sanctions against cyber attacks. WION's Gravitas tells you more about this new global tech war.

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India's decision to ban TikTok spelled the downfall of the Chinese social media giant. Three developed nations took notice of India's move. They are mulling similar measures. WION's Palki Sharma tells you how India's move has triggered a backlash against the Chinese tech ecosystem.

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The former King of Spain Juan Carlos has gone into exile. It's a scandalous escape. He is facing probe for allegedly taking a bribe from the ex-Saudi King Adbullah. It's a humiliating fall for the man who turned Spain into a democracy. WION's Palki Sharma brings you a report.

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These are troubled times for Bytedance Founder Zhang Yiming. His biggest creation TikTok - is facing a backlash. At home, Zhang is being labelled as a traitor for the decision to sell TikTok's US operations.

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China has debt-trapped Tajikistan, and now it is claiming 45% of its land. China is staking claim over Pamir.

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Thailand's youth dressed up as Harry Potter to openly criticise monarchy in Thailand. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more about Thailand's protest for more democratic rights.

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PM Narendra Modi addressed a gathering of spiritual leaders at Ayodhya after laying the first brick for a grand Ram temple

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Polling for the 2020 parliamentary election commenced in Sri Lanka Wednesday at 7 am in 12,985 polling stations across the country under strict health guidelines.

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Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat said on Wednesday the foundation laying ceremony for the construction of the Ram temple in Ayodhya has come after decades-old struggle

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