India’s ace desk tennis participant and CWG Champion Sharath Kamal (Credit: PTI)
The 41-12 months-previous desk tennis participant Kamal symbolizes “the unity and spirit of our contingent as they compete on the Olympic stage”, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) mentioned in an announcement.
Veteran desk tennis participant and reigning CWG champion Sharath Kamal will probably be India’s flag bearer on the 2024 Paris Olympic Games whereas legendary boxer MC Mary Kom was on Thursday appointed the chef de mission of the nation’s contingent.
The 41-12 months-previous desk tennis participant symbolizes “the unity and spirit of our contingent as they compete on the Olympic stage”, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) mentioned in an announcement whereas making the announcement.
“It has been an unbelievable three weeks. From not even sure of Olympic berth to playing the way I did in Singapore last week, jumping 54 spots in the rankings to being named India’s flag bearer,” Kamal informed PTI.
“It is the biggest honour and fairytale stuff considering it is going to be my fifth and last Olympics. Also, not many TT players have got that honour, globally. I just got a call from IOA and I could not believe it.” Kamal was India’s flag bearer on the closing ceremony of 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games, the place he gained three gold medals.
Recently, the Indian males’s and ladies’s staff had certified for the staff occasions of Olympics for the primary time by the advantage of their rankings.
Six-time World Champion Mary Kom, bronze medallist on the 2012 London Olympics, will probably be assisted by luger Shiva Keshavan, who has been appointed the deputy chef de mission.
“Mary Kom’s unparalleled dedication to sports and inspiring journey makes her a natural choice to guide and mentor our athletes at the Olympics,” IOA mentioned.
“Keshavan, a former Olympian in luge, brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to support the team’s management and coordination efforts.” Olympic bronze medallist in rifle capturing Gagan Narang will oversee India’s operations on the capturing vary, which may be very removed from the principle venues.
India will probably be sending its largest-ever capturing contingent to Paris with 19 quotas already in pocket.
“His (Narang’s) meticulous approach and understanding of athletes’ needs will ensure a conducive environment for our shooters,” the assertion added.
“These appointments represent a blend of experience, expertise, and leadership that will contribute significantly to the success of our athletes on the global stage, the statement added.
Commenting on the appointments, IOA president PT Usha, said, “We are delighted to have such a distinguished and capable team of officials leading our contingent for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Their expertise, dedication and passion for sports will undoubtedly inspire our athletes to achieve their best and make the nation proud.”
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