Indian Athletes Don't Need New Delhi

By AMIT VARMA FROM THE WALL STREET JOURNAL ASIA It was a gunshot heard across a subcontinent. On Monday, Abhinav Bindra, a 25-year-old shooter from India, took aim for his final shot in the 10-meter air rifle event at the Olympic Games. The pressure was intense, but Mr. Bindra shot an almost-perfect 10.8 to win the gold medal. His fans and supporters jumped up in delight in the stands, as wild celebrations began across the country. India's 24-hour news channels became 24-hour Bindra channels, and there was much talk of national pride. Mr. Bindra's achievement warrants such celebration. On a national level, this was, astonishingly, the first gold medal India has won in an individual sport in any Olympics. And on the more important personal level, it was a testament to the years of single-minded hard work Mr. Bindra dedicated... [read full story]