‘Learn and keep moving forward’: Bindra’s message to Team India as LA 2028 beckons
Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra has called for a strategic review of India's sporting infrastructure following the 2026 Asian Games. He emphasized the need to learn from both successes and failures to better prepare for the upcoming Los Angeles 2028 Olympics.
Why it matters
It highlights the evolving professionalization of Indian sports and the pressure to maintain momentum on the global stage.
NEW DELHI: Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra has urged Indian athletes to learn from both the successes and disappointments of the Asian Games 2026, calling for stronger high-performance systems and a renewed focus on preparations for the Los Angeles Olympics, which are less than two years away.Congratulating India's athletes and support teams after the country finished fourth in the Aichi-Nagoya Games with 85 medals, Bindra highlighted the years of hard work and sacrifices behind their performances while stressing the need for an honest assessment of the campaign.India finished with 21 gold, 27 silver and 37 bronze medals, falling short of its record haul of 106 medals at Hangzhou 2023.
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