India's Olympic gold medalist Abhinav Bindra has been chosen as a torchbearer for the Winter Olympics 2026, scheduled for next February. This prestigious sporting event will take place between February 6 and 22, 2026, in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy.
Sports News: Olympic gold medalist Abhinav Bindra has been selected as a torchbearer for the Winter Olympics 2026, scheduled for next year. The event will be held between February 6 and 22, 2026, in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy. Announcing this honor, Bindra wrote in his social media post, “I am truly delighted to be chosen as a torchbearer for the Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympic Torch Relay. The Olympic torch has always held a special place in my heart.
Abhinav Bindra's Message
Announcing this honor, Abhinav Bindra wrote on his social media platform ‘X’, "I am truly delighted to be chosen as a torchbearer for the Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympic Torch Relay. The Olympic torch has always held a special place in my heart. It is a symbol of dreams, perseverance, and the unity brought to our world by sport."
He further added, "It is a great honor for me to get such an opportunity once again after winning a gold medal in the 10-meter air rifle event at the Beijing Olympics 2008. This serves as a beautiful reminder of what sports can truly make possible. I thank ‘MilanoCortina2026’ for this incredible honor."
The Winter Olympics 2026 will be the fourth Winter Games hosted by Italy. A total of 116 medal events across 16 sports will be held in this session, which is seven more than Beijing 2022. These games will provide a unique opportunity to showcase talent and skill on a global level.
