India’s star table tennis player Sharath Kamal will be India’s flag bearer while legendary boxer Mary Kom will lead the Indian team at the Paris Olympics.
This has been announced by the Indian Olympic Association. 41-year-old table tennis legend Sharath Kamal will be India’s flag bearer at the Paris Olympics. Legendary boxer Mary Kom will lead the Indian team. Shiva Keshavan, a six-time world champion in the Winter Olympics, will be the deputy chief of the Indian contingent.
“Mary Kom’s dedication to the sport and inspiring journey make her a natural choice to guide our athletes at the Olympics.” Keshavan has vast experience and knowledge of working with team management, the Indian Olympic Association said.
Olympic bronze medalist shooter Gagan Narang will lead the Indian team on the shooting range. The shooting range at the Olympics is far from the main venue. India will send its biggest shooting team to the Paris Olympics. Because the country has secured 19 quota seats so far.
The Indian Olympic Association said in a statement, “These appointments are made keeping in mind the experience, expertise and leadership skills that will contribute significantly to the success of our athletes at the global level.”
Commenting on the appointment, PT Usha of the Indian Olympic Federation said, ‘We are delighted to have such a distinguished and capable team to lead the Indian contingent at the Paris Olympic Games. Their skill, dedication and passion for the game will surely inspire our players to perform at their best and make the country proud.
