India name Bhagyashree Jadhav and Sumit Antil as flag bearers for Paralympics

The reigning men’s F64 javelin throw champion Sumit Antil and the 2022 Asian Para Games silver medallist Bhagyashree Jadhav will be the Indian flag bearers at the 2024 Paris Paralympics opening ceremony later this month.

As per a report in PTI, this development was confirmed by the Paralympics Committee of India President Devendra Jhajaria.

“Antil and Bhagyashree have been consistent performers over the years. They will be Indian flag-bearers at the Paris Paralympics athlete’s march past,” said Jhajaria, a three-time Paralympic Games medallist.