Pramod Bhagat, Bhavina Patel to lead India as flag bearers at Asian Para Games
Paralympic champions Pramod Bhagat and Bhavina Patel have been named as India's flag bearers for the upcoming Asian Para Games in Nagoya, Japan. The selection recognizes their significant contributions to para-sports and their role in inspiring the national contingent.
Why it matters
The appointment highlights the growing recognition and support for para-athletes in India's sporting landscape.
NEW DELHI: After a successful Asian Games campaign in Aichi-Nagoya, where India finished fourth in the medal tally with 85 medals, including 21 gold, the country's para-athletes will look to carry the momentum into the Asian Para Games.Paralympic champions Pramod Bhagat and Bhavina Patel have been chosen as India's flag bearers for the Opening Ceremony of the Asian Para Games, scheduled to be held from October 18 to 24 in Nagoya, Japan.Bhagat, one of India's most decorated para badminton players, has won six Asian Para Games medals between 2014 and 2023, including two gold and four bronze.
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