New Delhi: India’s pistol shooter Manu Bhaker who won two medals (both bronze) at the Paris Olympics 2024 is selected as the official flag bearer of India at the closing ceremony of the Paris Olympics 2024.
The 23-year-old had posted on her social media handle X (formerly Twitter), “It is an honour and privilege to be named as India’s flag-bearer for the Closing Ceremony of the Paris Olympics…”
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… pic.twitter.com/tQ49SSDTk1
— Manu Bhaker🇮🇳 (@realmanubhaker) August 5, 2024
Earlier, Bhaker had gained a lot of social media attention after she became the first individual Olympic Indian athlete in the 124-year history of India to win consecutive Olympic medals in the same edition of the Games. Furthermore, she has also become the third Indian after Sushil Kumar (Beijing 2008, London 2012) and PV Sindhu (Rio 2016, Tokyo 2020) to win 2 Olympic medals. Neeraj Chopra who clinched silver yesterday night in the men’s Javelin Throw Final is the latest entry to this list.
Extremely humbled by the support and wishes that have been pouring in. This is something that I’ve always dreamt of. Proud to perform at the biggest stage for my country 🇮🇳 ❤️ pic.twitter.com/8U6sHOLulR
— Manu Bhaker🇮🇳 (@realmanubhaker) July 30, 2024
India’s flag bearers in the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 were PV Sindhu and Sharath Kamal. Last time wrestler Bajrang Punia was selected as the flag bearer of the closing ceremony whereas Mary Kom and Manpreet Singh were chosen as the flag bearers for the opening ceremony. The Indian Olympic Association has not yet informed about any male flag-bearer for the closing ceremony.
India’s medal winners in Paris 2024
| Athlete | Event | Sport | Medal |
| Neeraj Chopra | Men’s Javelin Throw | Athletics | Silver |
| Manu Bhaker | Women’s 10m Air Pistol | Shooting | Bronze |
| Manu Bhaker/Sarabjot Singh | Mixed Team 10m Air Pistol | Shooting | Bronze |
| Swapnil Kusale | Men’s 50m Rifle 3 Positions | Shooting | Bronze |
| India Team | Men’s Hockey | Hockey | Bronze |