Double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker to be India’s flag bearer at closing ceremony in Paris

Star shooter Manu Bhaker, who made history by winning two bronze medals at the Paris Games, has been chosen as India’s flag bearer at the Olympic closing ceremony on Sunday.

Manu secured India’s first medal at the ongoing Games by winning a bronze in the individual 10m air pistol event, making her the first markswoman from the country to achieve this Olympic feat.

She then teamed up with Sarabjot Singh to claim the bronze in the 10m air pistol mixed team event.

An IOA official confirmed the selection of Manu as the flag bearer, stating that she has performed exceptionally well and deserves the honor. The 22-year-old shooter from Haryana expressed her excitement and described it as a real honor to be chosen as India’s flag bearer.

While a male flag bearer has yet to be named, the IOA is expected to make an announcement in the coming days.

In addition to Manu’s two medals, fellow shooter Swapnil Kushale also secured a bronze in the men’s 50m Rifle Three Positions event.

Shuttler Lakshya Sen will compete for a bronze on Monday, and the men’s hockey team has advanced to the semifinals, bringing them closer to a medal. Nisha Dahiya is set to commence India’s wrestling campaign, and reigning Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra will begin his competition on August 6th.