Pramod Bhagat and Bhavina Patel Named India's Flag Bearers for 2026 Asian Para Games
Pramod Bhagat and Bhavina Patel have been named India's flag bearers for the opening ceremony of the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games on October 18 in Nagoya, Japan. Bhagat, a decorated para badminton player, has won six Asian Para Games medals, while Patel, a leading para table tennis player, has secured two. The Paralympic Committee of India will hold a send-off ceremony on October 8, attended by Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya. Their selection highlights India's growing prominence in para sports.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (75–78/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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thetribune broke this story on 7 Oct, 10:53 am. Other outlets followed.