Manu Bhaker and Tajinder Pal Singh Toor are named as India's flag bearers for the 2026 Asian Games opening ceremony.

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Through the Reader lens: Shooter Manu Bhaker and shot putter Tajinder Pal Singh Toor have been selected as the official flag bearers for the Indian contingent at the 2026 Asian Games opening ceremony in Aichi-Nagoya. The selection was confirmed by Chef de Mission Sahdev Yadav and the Athletics Federation of India. Both athletes are experienced medal winners, with Bhaker having recently won two bronze medals at the Paris Olympics and Toor seeking his third consecutive Asian Games gold.
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