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Pramod Bhagat, Bhavina Patel to Carry India's Flag
Pramod Bhagat and Bhavina Patel will carry India's flag at the opening ceremony of the Asian Para Games.
The Games are planned for October 18 to 24, 2026, in Nagoya, Japan.
Bhagat competes in para badminton and has won six medals at earlier Asian Para Games.
Patel competes in para table tennis and has won two medals.
Patel said she felt proud to be chosen.
The Paralympic Committee of India will hold a send-off ceremony for the team on October 8.
Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya is expected to attend as the chief guest.
Devendra Jhajharia said the two athletes' achievements and resilience make them fitting representatives.
Pramod Bhagat and Bhavina Patel have been named India's flag bearers for the Asian Para Games opening ceremony.
The Games are scheduled for October 18–24, 2026, in Nagoya, Japan.
Bhagat has won six Asian Para Games medals: two gold and four bronze.
Patel has won two Asian Para Games medals: one silver and one bronze.
The Paralympic Committee of India plans a contingent send-off ceremony on October 8, with Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya as chief guest.
- Who
- Pramod Bhagat and Bhavina Patel will serve as India's flag bearers.
- What
- They will lead the Indian contingent at the Asian Para Games opening ceremony.
- Where
- The Games will be held in Nagoya, Japan.
- When
- The Games are scheduled for October 18–24, 2026; the send-off ceremony is planned for October 8.
- Why
- The article reports their appointment but does not state a specific reason for selecting them.
Key facts
- Event
- 2026 Asian Para Games
- Opening ceremony flag bearers
- Pramod Bhagat and Bhavina Patel
- Dates
- October 18–24, 2026
- Host city and country
- Nagoya, Japan
- Bhagat's Asian Para Games medals
- Six: two gold and four bronze
- Patel's Asian Para Games medals
- Two: one silver and one bronze
- Indian contingent send-off
- Scheduled for October 8; Sports Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya is named as chief guest.
Quotes
Devendra Jhajharia
President of the Paralympic Committee of India.
“It is a matter of immense pride for us to have Pramod Bhagat and Bhavina Patel lead the Indian contingent at the Opening Ceremony.”
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“It is a very proud moment for me to be chosen as India's flag bearer.”
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