“I’m delighted to announce that India’s solely lady to win two Olympic medals, PV Sindhu, as the feminine Flag-bearer alongside Desk Tennis ace A.Sharath Kamal within the opening ceremony. “I’m assured that our athletes are properly ready to ship the very best outcomes for India in Paris 2024 Olympic Video games,” Indian Olympic Affiliation President PT Usha mentioned.
The IOA had chosen Kamal because the flag bearer again in March. Nevertheless, they postponed the choice on selecting the feminine athlete to accompany him.
In 2020, the Worldwide Olympic Committee (IOC) up to date its protocol, allowing one feminine and and one male athlete of every NOC to bear the flag collectively through the opening ceremony of the Summer time Video games.
Greater than 100 athletes have certified for the Paris Video games, beginning July 26.
Gagan Narang, a veteran of 4 Olympic Video games and a bronze medal winner within the males’s 10m Air Rifle occasion on the 2012 London Olympics, has been chosen as the brand new Chef-de-Mission for the Indian workforce collaborating within the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympic Video games.
Narang will take over the function from MC Mary Kom, who beforehand held the place.
