‘Very Heartwarming’: Manu Bhaker Says Flag-Bearer Honour Brings Back Memories Of Her Early Sporting Days At Asian Games 2026 | Watch
Nagoya: Indian double Olympic medalist and Asian Games gold medalist shooter Manu Bhaker expressed happiness at being one of the flag-bearers for the Indian contingent for the Asian Games 2026 opening ceremony, saying that it feels "heartwarming". The star shooter also recalled some special memories attached with opening ceremonies at multi-sporting events. Asian Games 2026: Pawan Sehrawat…
Indian shooter Manu Bhaker expressed delight at being selected as one of the flag-bearers for the Asian Games 2026 opening ceremony, describing the honor as "very heartwarming." The double Olympic and Asian Games gold medalist reminisced about her early days in the sport, stating that the feeling brought back memories of her first Asian Games in 2018 where she missed the opening ceremony as a teenager.
Bhaker also recalled attending the opening ceremony for the 2018 Commonwealth Games and her coach, Jaspal Rana, advising her not to attend if she wasn't chosen as the flag-bearer. She expressed her pride and gratitude for being chosen and thanked everyone for their support.
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