PV Sindhu and A Sharath Kamal to Lead India at Paris Olympics 2024
PV Sindhu and A Sharath Kamal to Lead India at Paris Olympics 2024
New Delhi [India], July 8: Two-time Olympic medallist and 2019 World Champion in badminton, PV Sindhu, will be India's female flag-bearer alongside veteran Table Tennis player A Sharath Kamal at the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics 2024, starting on July 26. Gagan Narang has been chosen to replace MC Mary Kom as the Chef-de-Mission of the Indian contingent.
Flag-Bearers Announced
IOA president PT Usha announced, "I am also delighted to announce that India's only woman to win two Olympic medals, PV Sindhu, as the female Flag-bearer alongside Table Tennis ace A Sharath Kamal in the opening ceremony."
About PV Sindhu
PV Sindhu, currently ranked World No. 12, has been the face of Indian badminton for years. She won a silver medal at the Rio 2016 Olympics and a bronze at the Tokyo Olympics, making her the first and only female Indian athlete to win two Olympic medals. In 2019, she became the first Indian to win the prestigious badminton World Championships.
About Gagan Narang
Indian Olympic Association president PT Usha said the 41-year-old Gagan Narang's elevation from Deputy Chef-de-Mission's position was an automatic choice after Mary Kom's resignation. Narang is a four-time Olympian and 2012 Olympic Games men's 10m Air Rifle bronze medallist. Usha expressed confidence in the athletes' preparation for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
Doubts Revealed
PV Sindhu
PV Sindhu is a famous Indian badminton player who has won medals in the Olympics and other big tournaments.
A Sharath Kamal
A Sharath Kamal is a well-known Indian table tennis player who has represented India in many international competitions.
Paris Olympics 2024
The Paris Olympics 2024 is a big sports event where athletes from all over the world will compete in different sports, and it will be held in Paris, France.
Gagan Narang
Gagan Narang is an Indian shooter who has competed in the Olympics four times and won a bronze medal in 2012.
MC Mary Kom
MC Mary Kom is a famous Indian boxer who has won many medals and is known for her achievements in boxing.
Chef-de-Mission
The Chef-de-Mission is the person who leads and takes care of the team from their country during the Olympics.
IOA
IOA stands for Indian Olympic Association, which is the organization that manages India's participation in the Olympics.
PT Usha
PT Usha is a famous Indian athlete who was very successful in running and is now the president of the Indian Olympic Association.
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