India, July 23 -- The student protests in the country are gaining the support of renowned Indian sportspersons. On Wednesday, two-time world champion Yuvraj Singh sympathised with students involved in confrontations with the authorities in many parts of the country. Now it's India's first Olympic individual gold medallist, Abhinav Bindra, who is echoing the same sentiments. The former shooter from Punjab shared his thoughts in a post on X, and it's clear from the choice of words which side he is on.

"I have never considered myself a political person. But I do believe that some issues belong to all of us, regardless of where we stand. Education is one of them.

"The measure of a nation is found not only in its economy or its achievements,...