Sumit Antil and Bhagyashree Jadhav have been selected as India’s flagbearers for the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Paralympics. This prestigious honor highlights their exceptional achievements in para-athletics and underscores their consistent performance on the international stage.
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- Sumit Antil and Bhagyashree Jadhav will be the Indian flagbearers at the 2024 Paris Paralympics opening ceremony.
- The announcement was made by Paralympics Committee of India President Devendra Jhajaria.
- Jhajaria is a three-time Paralympic Games medallist.
- Sumit Antil is the reigning men’s F64 javelin throw champion.
- Antil won gold at the Tokyo Paralympics with a world record throw of 68.55m.
- He also set a new world record with a 73.29m throw at the 2022 Asian Para Games.
- Bhagyashree Jadhav won a silver medal at the 2022 Asian Para Games.
- The Paralympics Committee of India has named an 84-member contingent for the Games.
- The 2024 Paris Paralympics will be held from August 28 to September 8.
- The selection of Antil and Jadhav as flagbearers reflects their outstanding contributions to para-athletics.
