New Delhi, Aug. 22 -- Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra expressed confidence in the growth of Indian sports, saying the belief and ambition of young athletes, along with improved support systems, will drive the country's sporting success in the coming years.

Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the IAMGAME Sports Conclave, Bindra said the evolving sports ecosystem and increasing resources provided to athletes have created a positive environment for the future.

"Well, I think it is the athletes. I think the young Indian athlete has so much belief, so much is aspiring and aiming so much higher, and that belief is being backed with resources, with support, which is being provided like never before by the government," Bindra said....