Harvinder Singh and Preeti Pal to Lead India at Paris Paralympics 2024 Closing Ceremony
India’s Chef de Mission Satya Prakash Sangwan announced on Friday that Harvinder Singh and Preeti Pal will be the flag bearers for India at the closing ceremony of the Paris Paralympics 2024. India has won a record 26 medals so far, including 6 gold, 9 silver, and 11 bronze. This is India’s best performance in the Paralympics.
Harvinder Singh, who made history by clinching the gold medal in para-archery, India’s first-ever gold in para-archery, and Preeti Pal, a standout in para-athletics with two bronze medals, have been instrumental in India’s extraordinary success at these Games. Their remarkable achievements exemplify the spirit of dedication, determination, and excellence that has driven India’s athletes to new heights.
Expressing his pride, Harvinder said, “Winning gold for India has been a dream come true, and now leading our nation as a flag bearer at the Closing Ceremony is the highest honour I could imagine. This victory is for everyone who believed in me, and I hope to inspire many more to pursue their dreams.”
Expressing her excitement, Preeti Pal said, “It is a great honour to represent India as a flag bearer. This moment is not just about me; it’s about every para-athlete who has pushed their limits to make our nation proud. I am thrilled to be leading our incredible team at the closing ceremony.”
Chef de Mission Sangwan also shared his thoughts. “Harvinder Singh’s historic gold in archery and Preeti Pal’s stellar performance in athletics have made them true ambassadors of our nation’s grit and determination. Their role as flag bearers at the Closing Ceremony is a symbol of the incredible journey our athletes have undertaken. Their achievements inspire us all, and I am confident they will continue to motivate future generations of para-athletes.”
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Harvinder Singh -: Harvinder Singh is an athlete who competes in para-archery, which means he shoots arrows at a target. He made history by winning India’s first-ever gold medal in this sport at the Paralympics.
Preeti Pal -: Preeti Pal is an athlete who competes in para-athletics, which includes sports like running, jumping, and throwing for people with disabilities. She won two bronze medals at the Paralympics.
Paris Paralympics 2024 -: The Paris Paralympics 2024 is a big sports event for athletes with disabilities, held in Paris, France. It happens every four years, just like the Olympics.
Closing Ceremony -: The closing ceremony is the final event of the Paralympics where athletes celebrate their achievements. It includes performances, speeches, and the handover to the next host city.
Chef de Mission -: The Chef de Mission is the person in charge of a country’s team at the Paralympics. For India, this person is Satya Prakash Sangwan.
Para-archery -: Para-archery is a sport where athletes with disabilities shoot arrows at a target. Harvinder Singh won a gold medal in this sport.
Para-athletics -: Para-athletics includes track and field events like running, jumping, and throwing for athletes with disabilities. Preeti Pal won two bronze medals in this sport.
Medals -: Medals are awards given to athletes who finish in the top three positions in their events. Gold is for first place, silver for second, and bronze for third.
