India, June 23 -- In 2008, Abhinav Bindra brought glory to the country as the first individual gold medallist from India at Beijing Olympics. He recently served as part of the International Olympic Committee Athletes' Commission (2018-2026), and in February, the 43-year-old carried the Olympic flame in Milan. On International Olympic Day today, here are excerpts from a candid chat. It is not one bottleneck. It is the alignment of many things. Funding has improved significantly now but talent identification is still a major area where we need more depth and consistency. In a country of India's size, talent should not depend on accident, geography, or privilege. Culturally, we also need patience. Olympic success is not built in six months before the Games. It is built over eight, 10, or sometimes 12 years. Hosting the Games should not be seen only as a three-week event. It should be seen as a 10-year national opportunity to strengthen sport at every level, from elite preparation and world-class venues to public playgrounds, school sport, district facilities, community access and long-term athlete development... Building Olympic-level infrastructure and improving grassroots access must go hand in hand. Jaspal's passing is a deep loss for Indian sports and especially for the shooting community. He was a champion in his own right, but perhaps his greatest contribution was the way he shaped and guided the next generation. His contribution as a coach, mentor, and personality within Indian shooting will be remembered with great respect. At moments like this, one also realises that sport is built not only by medals, but by people who give their lives to nurturing excellence in others. Jaspal did that. His legacy will live on through the athletes he influenced and the standards he helped set for Indian shooting....