India, June 23 -- The Olympics, the grandest global sporting stage, is where every nation's sporting strength is put to real test. For India, it's often a reminder of how far the country has come as young, upcoming talent win coveted medals. Yet, in every four years, it also serves a reminder of how it has miles to go before it sleeps as a nation of over 1 billion population that gets a far less medal tally.

Former sport shooter Abhinav Bindra, India's first individual Olympic gold medalist (Beijing, 2008) and someone who up until recently served on the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Athletes' Commision (2018-2026), one realises the vision for India extends far beyond the glamour of the podium.

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