Manu Bhaker to be India’s flag-bearer in the closing ceremony of Paris Olympics

Star shooter Manu Bhaker has been confirmed as India's flag bearer for the closing ceremony of the Paris Olympics on Sunday. Creating history for India at the grandest stage, Bhaker opened the Olympics 2024 medal account of the Asian nation with her podium finish in the individual 10m air pistol event. Bhaker doubled India's tally when she joined forces with shooter Sarabjot Singh to bag the 10m air pistol mixed team bronze.

India's Manu Bhaker celebrates after winning bronze in the 10m air pistol women's final(AP)

A day after being India's flag bearer for the closing ceremony, Manu expressed her gratitude to the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on Monday. Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, Bhaker said that the ace shooter is looking forward to raising the Indian flag with immense pride in Paris.

“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,” Bhaker wrote.