Sports · 25 February 2026
Abhinav Bindra ends eight-year tenure as IOC Athletes Commission Vice Chair
Exam-focused facts from the 25 February 2026 current affairs briefing.
Key facts
- Indian shooter Abhinav Bindra completed an eight-year term as vice chair of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Athletes' Commission.
- Bindra, India's first individual Olympic gold-medallist (2008 Beijing), described the role as one of the most meaningful chapters of his sporting journey.
- Kenyan rugby player Humphrey Kayange replaces Bindra in the 19-member commission that was reshuffled during the ongoing Winter Olympics in Italy.
- The IOC Athletes' Commission evaluates Olympic candidate cities, monitors Games organisation, leads anti-doping efforts, and develops training and education projects for women.