The Indian Olympic Organization (IOA) on Monday validated that fighter Mary Kom and also guys’s hockey group captain Manpreet Singh would certainly be the flag holders for the Indian set at the upcoming Tokyo Olympics. Wrestler Bajrang Punia will certainly be the flag holder at the closing event.
” I am really pleased regarding being provided this possibility to be the flag holder. I intend to give thanks to each and also everybody, SAI, IOA, Sports Ministry, and also Head Of State Narendra Modi. It’s hard for everybody to be provided this possibility,” Mary Kom informed ANI.
” I do not have words to share my joy due to the fact that this will certainly be my last Olympics and also being the flag holder, it’s a truly huge point. Yes, assumptions provide stress it’s hard to tackle it yet exactly how to take care of that stress, I have actually found out,” she included.
More speaking about the Gamings, Mary Kom claimed: “I will certainly attempt and also take care of the stress. It’s actually crucial to execute well. I am functioning actually difficult and also concentrating on every facet, will certainly attempt to do my ideal at the Gamings.”
IOA Head Of State Narinder Batra has actually additionally validated that the complete set for the Olympics would certainly be about 126 professional athletes and also 75 authorities, and also consequently, the complete set would certainly be about201
The contingent makes up 56 percent guys and also 44 percent females. It has 76 allocation locations and also will certainly complete in around 85 medal placements.
The Tokyo Olympics will certainly be held from July 23 to August 8. The occasion was slated to be held in 2014, yet it needed to be delayed because of the Covid-19 pandemic.