Veteran desk tennis star Sharath Kamal has been named by the Indian Olympic Affiliation (IOA) as India’s flagbearer for the upcoming Paris Olympics 2024.
In the meantime, Olympic bronze medallist MC Mary Kom has been named as India’s chef de mission for Paris 2024 whereas Winter Olympian Shiva Keshavan has been appointed because the Deputy Chef de Mission for Paris 2024.
On the Paris Olympics, India are hoping to overtake their report tally of seven medals which they achieved on the deferred Tokyo Olympics final time round.
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“We’re delighted to have such a distinguished and succesful workforce of officers main our contingent for the Paris 2024 Olympic Video games. Their experience, dedication, and fervour for sports activities will undoubtedly encourage our athletes to realize their greatest and make the nation proud,” IOA President Dr PT Usha stated in an announcement launched on Thursday.
The IOA additionally introduced different appointments for India’s contingent for the Paris Olympics.
Rifle shooter Gagan Narang, who received the bronze medal within the 10m air rifle occasion on the 2012 London Olympics, has been positioned accountable for overseeing the capturing village operations for the Paris Olympics. Capturing, which introduced India its first particular person Olympic medal at Beijing 2008, has not seen an Indian medalling on the Olympics since London 2012.
“Gagan is a famend capturing champion and a revered determine within the Indian sports activities group. His meticulous strategy and understanding of athlete wants will guarantee a conducive setting for our shooters,” the assertion stated.
In the meantime, Dr Dinshaw Pardiwala, who has operated upon many Indian Olympic stars together with Neeraj Chopra and Vinesh Phogat, has been appointed because the Chief Medical Officer accountable for the well being and well-being of Indian athletes all through the Video games.
“Dr Pardiwala’s experience and dedication to sports activities drugs will likely be invaluable in sustaining the health and efficiency ranges of our contingent,” the assertion added.