Pramod Bhagat and Bhavina Patel
NEW DELHI: After an effective Asian Games project in Aichi-Nagoya, where India ended up 4th in the medal tally with 85 medals, consisting of 21 gold, the nation’s para-athletes will seek to bring the momentum into the Asian Para Games.Paralympic champs Pramod Bhagat and Bhavina Patel have actually been selected as India’s flag bearers for the Opening Ceremony of the Asian Para Games, set up to be held from October 18 to 24 in Nagoya, Japan.
Bhagat, among India’s a lot of embellished para badminton gamers, has actually won 6 Asian Para Games medals in between 2014 and 2023, consisting of 2 gold and 4 bronze. Patel, on the other hand, is amongst India’s leading para table tennis gamers and has actually won 2 Asian Para Games medals– a silver and a bronze– in between 2018 and 2023.
A really happy minute’
Patel stated being picked to bring the Tricolour referred tremendous pride and hoped the honour would motivate the Indian contingent.“It is an extremely happy minute for me to be selected as India’s flag bearer,” Patel stated in a release.“When you bring the Tricolour, you understand that you are representing something much larger than yourself. I am delighted to stroll into the Opening Ceremony with Pramod and lead our contingent.
I hope all our professional athletes take on self-confidence, take pleasure in the minute and provide their absolute best for India.”The Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) will officially send the Indian contingent at an unique event on October 8. Sports Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya will go to as primary visitor, with Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Raksha Nikhil Khadse as the Guest of Honour.
‘Fitting agents of the Indian contingent’
PCI president Devendra Jhajharia stated Bhagat and Patel’s accomplishments and durability made them perfect options to lead India at the continental para-sport masterpiece.“It refers enormous pride for us to have Pramod Bhagat and Bhavina Patel lead the Indian contingent at the Opening Ceremony,” Jhajharia stated.“Both are remarkable champs who have actually contributed exceptionally to the development of Indian para sport. Their journey, accomplishments and durability make them fitting agents of the Indian contingent, and I am positive they will influence our professional athletes as they start this crucial project.”The Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games will unite para-athletes from throughout Asia, with India intending to construct on its growing success at significant global competitors.