First Indian Individual Olympic Gold Medal Achievement

The question asks to identify the first Indian athlete to win an individual Olympic Gold Medal in an individual event.

Analyzing the Options

• Neeraj Chopra: Won Gold in Javelin Throw at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. While a historic achievement, it was after 2008.
• Abhinav Bindra: Won Gold in the 10m Air Rifle event at the Beijing 2008 Olympics.
• P.V. Sindhu: Won medals (Silver, Bronze) in Badminton, but not an individual Gold Medal.
• Leander Paes: Won a Bronze medal in Tennis, not an individual Gold Medal.

Identifying the First Gold Medalist

Abhinav Bindra's victory in shooting at the 2008 Beijing Olympics was the landmark event. It was the first time an Indian athlete had won an Olympic Gold Medal in an individual discipline.

Therefore, Abhinav Bindra is recognized as the first Indian to achieve this.

The correct answer is Abhinav Bindra.