Indian Olympic Association secretary-general Randhir Singh was ecstatic after Abhinav Bindra won India its first-ever individual gold medal at the Olympics in Beijing on Monday.
Speaking to rediff.com over phone, he said, "Abhinav has made India proud. We are all excited; look at him, he is so relaxed."
"After winning the gold medal Abhinav was just cool and calm," he added.
Randhir, a former shooter who was present at the shooting range, said the entire Indian contingent is thrilled by the victory.
"Bada cool ladka hai [he's a very cool lad]. He has done a great job for our country. Abhinav is here surrounded by friends and fans but he is just cool."
