Last Updated on 09/08/2024 by wccexam Desk
The biggest Maha Kumbh of sports is being held in Paris this time. The Paris Olympics started on 26 July and is scheduled to conclude on 11 August. Now a big news related to the Paris Olympics is coming out. The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has named shooter Manu Bhaker along with hockey team goalkeeper PR Sreejesh as the flag bearers of the Indian contingent for the closing ceremony at the Paris Olympics.
A statement issued by the IOA said, ‘The Indian Olympic Association is pleased to announce the nomination of hockey goalkeeper PR Sreejesh as joint flag bearer with pistol shooter Manu Bhaker at the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.’ IOA President PT Usha said that Sreejesh was an emotional and popular choice within the IOA leadership, including Chef de Mission Gagan Narang and the entire Indian contingent.
🚨- Sreejesh appointed as India’s flag bearer for Paris 204 closing ceremony along with Manu Bhaker
Paris, Aug 9: The Indian Olympic Association is pleased to announce the naming of hockey goalkeeper PR Sreejesh as the joint flag-bearer along with pistol shooter Manu Bhaker at the closing ceremony.
— Team India (@WeAreTeamIndia) August 9, 2024
PT Usha said, ‘Sreejesh has made a significant contribution to Indian hockey in particular and Indian sports in general for more than two decades.’ Usha said that she had spoken to Neeraj Chopra, who won a silver medal in javelin throw. But Neeraj told PT Usha – Even if you had not asked me, I would have suggested Shri Bhai’s name. This shows the immense respect Neeraj has for Sreejesh and his contribution to Indian sports. The IOA had earlier named Manu Bhaker as the women’s flag bearer, who is the first Indian athlete to win two in the same Olympic Games since independence.
Manu will have to go to Paris again
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Shooter Manu Bhaker won the first medal for India in the Paris Olympics. Manu won bronze in the 10 meter air pistol. Then Manu Bhaker also won the second bronze in the mixed team event. Sarabjot Singh was also in the team with her. Manu has returned home to India and now she will go to Paris again for the closing ceremony. On the other hand, PR Sreejesh performed brilliantly for the Indian men’s hockey team as a goalkeeper. The Indian hockey team was successful in winning bronze by defeating Spain 2-1. This was Sreejesh’s last international match.
Source (PTI) (NDTV) (HINDUSTANTIMES)