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    Question

    Who is the first Indian to receive the Olympic Order,

    the highest award given by the International Olympic Committee ( IOC ) for meritorious services?
    A P.T. Usha Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Sachin Tendulkar Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Mary Kom Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Abhinav Bindra Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E P.V. Sindhu Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Abhinav Bindra, the first Indian to win an individual Olympic gold medal, has been awarded the Olympic Order for his outstanding services to the Olympic movement . The Olympic Order is the highest award given by the International Olympic Committee ( IOC ) for meritorious services . Bindra, who is a member of the IOC Athletes Commission, is the first Indian to receive this prestigious award . The decision to confer the award on Bindra was taken at the IOC Executive Board meeting in Paris, with the award ceremony scheduled during the 142nd IOC Session in Paris on August 10 . This recognition highlights Bindra's significant contributions to sports and his role in promoting the Olympic values .

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