Pramod Bhagat and Bhavina Patel named India's flag bearers for Asian Para Games

Paralympic champions Pramod Bhagat and Bhavina Patel have been named flag bearers for the Indian contingent at the opening ceremony of the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games. The ceremony is scheduled to take place on October 18 in Nagoya, Japan.

Pramod Bhagat, a highly decorated para badminton player, has secured six Asian Para Games medals between 2014 and 2023, including two gold and four bronze medals. Bhavina Patel, a prominent para table tennis player, has earned two Asian Para Games medals during the same period, consisting of one silver and one bronze.

Devendra Jhajharia, President of the Paralympic Committee of India, expressed pride in the selection, noting that both athletes have contributed significantly to the growth of Indian para sports. The Paralympic Committee of India will hold an official send-off ceremony for the team, with Sports Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya expected to attend.