PV Sindhu and Sharath Kamal Named Flag Bearers for Paris 2024 Olympics

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PV Sindhu and Sharath Kamal have been confirmed as India’s flag bearers for the Paris Olympics 2024.

An Overview of the News

• The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has decided to maintain the tradition of selecting two flag bearers, as seen in Tokyo 2020.

PV Sindhu - Female Flag Bearer

• PV Sindhu, a standout in badminton, has been selected as India’s female flag bearer.

• She holds a silver medal from Rio 2016 and a bronze from Tokyo 2020, becoming the first Indian woman to win two individual Olympic medals.

Sharath Kamal - Male Flag Bearer

• Sharath Kamal, a veteran table tennis player and Padma Shri awardee, will represent India as the male flag bearer.

• His achievements include 13 Commonwealth Games medals and participation in four Olympic Games from 2004 to 2020.

Role of Flag Bearers: 

• Flag bearers assume the leadership of their country’s delegation during the opening ceremony parade.

• They proudly showcase the national flag, embodying pride for the entire nation.

• Their appointment serves as an inspiration to younger athletes and underscores the achievements of the country’s sporting heroes.

• Flag bearers represent their nation in international media coverage during the opening ceremony, carrying diplomatic significance.

Indian Olympic Association

• President: P. T. Usha 

• Founded: 1927.

• Headquarters: New Delhi, India.