Harvinder Singh and Preethi Pal set to be India’s flag bearers for Paralympics closing ceremony | Sport-others News
Gold medal winner para archer Harvinder Singh and Preethi Pal, the first-ever Indian woman track and field athlete to win two medals at the Paralympics, after she won bronze medals at women’s T35 200m and 100m women’s T35 events will be India’s flag bearers at the closing ceremony on Sunday.
India’s Chef de Mission Satya Prakash Sangwan made the announcement on Friday even as the country celebrated a record-breaking performance at this year’s Paralympics with a haul of 26 medals which includes 6 gold, 9 silver and 11 bronze.
“Harvinder Singh’s horic gold in Archery and Preeti Pal’s stellar performance in Athletics have made them true ambassadors of our nation’s grit and determination. Their role as flag bearers at the Closing Ceremony is a symbol of the incredible journey our athletes have undertaken. Their achievements inspire us all, and I am confident they will continue to motivate future generations of para-athletes,” Sangwan said after the announcement.
Both the athletes said that they were honored to be selected for the role, with Harvinder saying, “Winning gold for India has been a dream come true, and now leading our nation as a flag bearer at the Closing Ceremony is the highest honor I could imagine. This victory is for everyone who believed in me, and I hope to inspire many more to pursue their dreams.”
“It is a great honor to represent India as a flag bearer. This moment is not just about me; it’s about every para-athlete who has pushed their limits to make our nation proud. I am thrilled to be leading our incredible team at the Closing Ceremony,” Preethi said.
