Manu Bhaker Named India Flagbearer for Asian Games Opening

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Manu Bhaker, India's prominent shooter, has been named one of the country's flag bearers for the Asian Games opening ceremony — a symbolic honor placing her at the front of the Indian delegation.
The Games in question are the 2026 edition, hosted in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, and coverage notes the event has now commenced.
In a related development, Neeraj Chopra, India's celebrated javelin thrower, has publicly offered support to the Indian squad as competition begins.
Reporting so far is uniformly positive: there is no controversy over the selection, and coverage treats the honor as recognition of Bhaker's standing in Indian sport.
For readers, the flag-bearer role raises Bhaker's public profile ahead of her events, while Chopra's endorsement adds star weight to the contingent's send-off.
What remains to be seen is how the team performs once competition is under way and whether Bhaker converts the ceremonial spotlight into results.

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