{
  "id": 12611234,
  "title": "Pramod Bhagat, Bhavina Patel to lead India as flag bearers at Asian Para Games",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/pramod-bhagat-bhavina-patel-to-lead-india-as-flag-bearers-at-asian",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-07T11:01:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/asian-games-2026/paralympic-champions-pramod-bhagat-bhavina-patel-to-lead-india-as-flag-bearers-at-asian-para-games/articleshow/134763962.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "New Delhi: Pramod Bhagat and Bhavina Patel have been selected as India's flag bearers to open the Asian Para Games in Nagoya, Japan, from October 18-24. The two athletes will carry the Tricolour following India's strong performance in the previous Asian Games campaign, where India finished fourth with 85 medals, including 21 golds. Bhagat, a six-time Asian Para Games medalist in badminton, and Patel, a two-time medalist in table tennis, were chosen for their success and inspiring journeys. Patel expressed her pride at being chosen to represent India at the continental para-sport showcase and hoped the honor would inspire her fellow athletes. The Paralympic Committee of India will formally send off the Indian contingent on October 8, with Sports Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya as the chief guest.",
  "summary": "India's para-athletes will participate in the Asian Para Games from October 18 to 24 in Nagoya, Japan. Pramod Bhagat and Bhavina Patel have been selected as the flag bearers for the Opening Ceremony. Patel expressed pride in carrying the Tricolour and hopes to inspire fellow athletes. The Paralympic Committee of India will send off the contingent at a ceremony on October 8.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}