New Delhi, Dec. 17 -- India's 2008 Beijing Olympics gold medalist shooter Abhinav Bindra paid condolences and penned down an emotional message for his childhood coach Lt. Col. J.S. Dhillon, who passed away on Wednesday.

Bindra credited his success to Col. J.S. Dhillon, who taught him valuable life lessons like perseverance, discipline, and hard work. Bindra's journey in shooting began at a young age, and he said Dhillon's guidance played a significant role in shaping his career.

In an X post, Bindra wrote, "Today, my heart is heavy. I lost my first coach, my guide, and someone who believed in me long before the world knew my name. Col. J. S. Dhillon was the person who gave me my earliest lessons, not just in shooting, but in life. He ta...