READ: Abhinav Bindra's KILLER reply to fan who tried to provoke him against Dipa Karmakar

New Delhi: There was several notable performances from the Indian contingent in Rio despite an overall disappointing campaign. (WOAH! PV Sindhu, Yogeshwar Dutt, Dipa Karmakar find themselves in Rio controversy)

Among the few that made India proud included the likes of PV Sindhu, Sakshi Malik and Dipa Karmakar.

There was some other worthy efforts especially by Abhinav Bindra, Lalita Babar and Dattu Bhokanal.

But ever since the athletes returned to India, almost all the attention was showered upon Sindhu, Sakshi and Dipa. From government awards to cash rewards, the trio has been in the news almost everyday.

Possibly annoyed by this, a fan tried to pit Bindra against Dipa.

"Bro why are you missing in all facilitations happening in Delhi? If Deepa is getting such a reception then why cant you?," he asked the Beijing 2008 gold medalist on Twitter.

Unprovoked by this remark, Abhinav responded like only he could.

@jasdeep204 she is a path breaker in gymnastics and I'm happy that she is getting much deserved attention. I had my moment in 2008 — Abhinav Bindra (@Abhinav_Bindra) August 30, 2016

This response from the legendary shooter totally bowled over followers.

@Abhinav_Bindra only champion can say like this... #Respect — Abhinav Bindra's Fan (@abhinav_fan) August 30, 2016

@Abhinav_Bindra you are also a champion in our mind sir.... — Harsha (@harshaharitham) August 30, 2016

@Abhinav_Bindra you're such a rare kind!(among men) Fashionably sensitive :-) — Ishna (@ishipj) August 31, 2016