Asian Games 2026: Pawan Sehrawat Replaces Tajinderpal Singh Toor As India's Flag-Bearer After Ceremonial Kit Delay
Nagoya: Seasoned kabaddi player Pawan Sehrawat replaced Tajinderpal Singh Toor as India's flag-bearer for the Asian Games opening ceremony here on Saturday as the celebrated shot-putter has not yet received his ceremonial kit, which will prevent him from attending the gala event. Also Watch: Toor was to join shooting ace Manu Bhaker in leading the national contingent during the ceremony. The…
In a recent development for the upcoming Asian Games 2026, seasoned kabaddi player Pawan Sehrawat has been chosen as India's flag-bearer for the opening ceremony, replacing Tajinderpal Singh Toor. The decision was made due to the late arrival of Toor's ceremonial kit, which would have prevented his attendance at the highly anticipated event.
Toor, who was set to join shooting ace Manu Bhaker as the male flag-bearer, informed the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) that he will not be attending the opening ceremony as his kit is still in India. The athletics team, which has been training at the University of Tsukuba near Tokyo since September 13, is scheduled to arrive in Nagoya on September 21, two days before the commencement of athletics events.
The 75-member contingent has received its official competition kits, as confirmed by multiple team members. Manu Bhaker, the first athlete from Independent India to win two medals in a single Olympic Games, is set to retain her position as the female flag-bearer. The athletics team's contribution to the Asian Games 2026 was significant, securing 29 medals (6 gold, 14 silver, 9 bronze) in the previous Games held in Hangzhou in 2023, while shooting contributed 22 medals (7 gold, 9 silver, 6 bronze). Overall, India achieved a record 106 medals, including 28 gold, at the Asian Games 2023.
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