♦ Indian shooter Abhinav Bindra was awarded the prestigious Olympic Order by the International Olympic Council (IOC) at the 142nd IOC Session in Paris on 10 August 2024.

♦ Bindra was the India's first-ever Olympic individual gold medallist in the 2008 Beijing Games with is top finish in 10m air rifle event. Bindra has been a part of the IOC Athletes' Commission since 2018.

♦ The Olympic Order was established in 1975. This is the highest honour bestowed by the IOC, recognising individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the Olympic Movement.