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Paris Olympics Gagan Narang: India's Olympic legends, including Abhinav Bindra, Mary Kom, Gagan Narang, congratulated former shooter and veteran sports administrator Randhir Singh, who added another chapter to his historic legacy, becoming the first Indian to be elected as the Olympic Council of Asia president on Sunday.

Singh, who became the first Indian shooter to win a gold medal in the Asian Games in 1978 in Bangkok, was the sole candidate contesting for the position. He was elected as OCA chief in the presence of notable dignitaries, including sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya, and top sports leaders from all 45 countries of Asia.

2008 Olympic Gold medal winning shooter Abhinav Bindra said, "Heartiest congratulations to Mr. Randhir Singh on being elected as the President of the Olympic Council of Asia. His decades-long dedication to sport, both as an Olympian and a leader, have left an indelible mark on the global sporting community.