Mr. Bindra is an Indian entrepreneur dedicated to reshaping the Indian sporting ecosystem through introducing global best practice in sports science and governance to the country. Known as India's only individual Olympic gold medalist and the winner of over 150 medals in his 22-year career, he is a role model for athletes across the world, responsible for igniting India's new generation of Olympic athletes. He is also the recipient of the 2009 Padma Bhushan, the third-highest civilian award, and is one of the top influencers of sport policy in the country. His primary outreach to Indian sport is through the Abhinav Bindra Foundation, a nonprofit that works to integrate science and technology into sports while encouraging high performance physical training. He is particularly focused on bringing the world’s best practices in training and injury management to grassroots sports and helping athletes build a strong foundation on which to pursue excellence. As a former chairman of the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) Athletes Committee and a current member of the IOC Athletes' Commission, Mr. Bindra has had an effect on the global sporting landscape. He has also been part of the working groups that have benefited athletes on such topics as mental health, financial independence, and entrepreneurship.