Indian shooter Manu Bhaker has been chosen to be the flagbearer for India during the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympics, set to take place on August 11. This honor comes after Bhaker’s impressive performance at the Games, where she secured two bronze medals: one in the women’s 10m air pistol and another in the 10m air pistol mixed team event alongside Sarabjot Singh. She also achieved a fourth-place finish in the 25m women’s pistol event.
Bhaker’s achievements make her the first Indian to win two medals in a single edition of the Olympics since India gained independence. She joins a prestigious list of Indian women with multiple Olympic medals, becoming only the second after renowned badminton player P V Sindhu.
The 22-year-old athlete took to Instagram to share the exciting news, expressing her immense pride and gratitude. In her post, she said, “It is an honour and privilege to be named as India’s flagbearer for the Closing Ceremony of the Paris Olympics. Leading the outstanding Indian contingent with the tricolour in my hands with millions around the world watching is a truly humbling opportunity and one that I will cherish forever. I am grateful to The IOA for considering me worthy of this honour, and I look forward to raising the Indian flag with immense pride. Jai Hind!”
This recognition is a testament to Bhaker’s dedication and talent. As she proudly carries the Indian flag at the closing ceremony, she represents the nation’s sporting spirit and inspires a new generation of athletes.
