Paris, France, August 6, 2024: The Indian Olympic Association has chosen star shooter Manu Bhaker to carry the flag in the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games on August 11.
Manu, 22, won two bronze medals in the shooting competition – in the women’s 10m air pistol and in the 10m air pistol mixed team with Sarabjot Singh. She also finished fourth in the women’s 25m pistol.
In a social media post, Manu said: “It is an honour and privilege to be named as India's flagbearer for the Closing Ceremony of the Paris Olympics.
“Leading the outstanding Indian contingent with the tricolour in my hands with millions around the world watching is a truly humbling opportunity and one that I will cherish forever.
“I am grateful to the IOA for considering me worthy of this honour, and I look forward to raising the Indian flag with immense pride.”
She ended her post with the salutation “Jai Hind!” – Long Live India.
Her post quickly garnered 14,000 Likes and over 800 messages of congratulations on her achievements at the Olympic Games.