Indian Olympic Association (IOA) introduced key officers for India’s contingent for the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics on Thursday, March 21. India’s top-ranked desk tennis veteran Sharath Kamal is named as flagbearer for the distinguished Summer Olympics beginning on July 26.
Legendary boxer Mary Kom is about to lead the Indian delegation as Chef de Mission on the Paris Olympic Games. Mary and males’s hockey crew captain Manpreet Singh had been India’s flagbearers on the Tokyo Olympic Games in 2020.
“These appointments represent a blend of experience, expertise, and leadership that will contribute significantly to the success of putting athletes on the global stages,” the IOA press launch mentioned. “Leading the delegation as the Chef de Mission will be none other than the iconic boxer, Mary Kom. Her unparalleled dedication to sports and inspiring journey make her a natural choice to guide and mentor our athletes at the Olympics.”
Key Indian officers at Paris Olympics 2024:
- Flagbearer – Sharath Kamal
- Chef de Mission – Mary Kom
- Deputy Chef de Mission – Shiva Keshavan
- In-charge of capturing village operations – Gagan Narang
- Chief Medical Officer – Dr Dinshaw Pardiwala
- IOA’s Press Attache – G Rajaraman
- Social Media Head – Sarvesh Kedia
“We are delighted to have such a distinguished and capable team of officials leading our contingent for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games,” IOA president PT Usha mentioned on key officers’ appointments. “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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