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Bhagat & Patel to Carry India's Flag at Asian Para Games
7 Oct
Summary
- Pramod Bhagat and Bhavina Patel will be India's flag bearers.
- The Asian Para Games are scheduled for October 18-24 in Nagoya, Japan.
- A special send-off ceremony will be held on October 8.
Paralympic champions Pramod Bhagat and Bhavina Patel will proudly lead the Indian contingent as flag bearers at the Opening Ceremony of the Asian Para Games. This significant event is scheduled to be held in Nagoya, Japan, from October 18 to 24. Bhagat, a highly accomplished para badminton player, has an impressive record of six Asian Para Games medals, including two golds and four bronzes. Patel, a distinguished para table tennis player, has secured two Asian Para Games medals, a silver and a bronze.
The Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) will host a special send-off ceremony on October 8 to formally bid farewell to the Indian contingent. This ceremony will be graced by Sports Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya as the chief guest. PCI President Devendra Jhajharia expressed immense pride in Bhagat and Patel, highlighting their contributions to Indian para sports and their inspiring journeys. The Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games anticipate the participation of numerous para-athletes from across the continent, with India aiming to build upon its recent international successes.
