Abhinav Bindra included in elite ISSF panel

Chandigarh: Beijing Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra has been included in the Athletes Committee of the International Shooting Sport Federation.

Bindra was nominated to the committee by the National Rifle Association of India with the aim to make a contribution towards the development of the sport.

The former world champion was chosen by shooters from across the world who voted for him in the elections held during the World Championships at Munich earlier this year, a statement issued by Bindra's media manager said on Monday.

"Bindra with his vast experience will definitely be an asset to this committee and will positively contribute towards the betterment of the shooting sport," the statement further said.

The first meeting of the newly constituted Athletes Committee will take place in Munich on December 12-13.