Gagan to carry India's flag in Asian Games opening ceremony

SPORT-GAGAN

New Delhi, Nov 2 (PTI) Ace shooter Gagan Narang, who won
four gold medals at last month's Commonwealth Games, will be
India's flag-bearer at the opening ceremony of the 16th Asian
Games in Guangzhou, China on November 12.
It was announced by Indian Olympic Association president
Suresh Kalmadi here on Tuesday.
"We chose Gagan not only because he emerged India's best
athlete in the Commonwealth Games with four gold medals but
also because he has been one of the most consistent performers
for India in the past few years," Kalmadi said of the
27-year-old rifle shooter, who first shot into limelight in
the Afro-Asian Games in Hyderabad.
"Gagan won four gold medals in the Commonwealth Games in
Melbourne. In 2008, he won the 10m air rifle gold in the World
Cup finals and earlier this year, claimed bronze in the World
championship. He is also ranked world No 4 in the 10m air
rifle event," Kalmadi added.
The IOA chief said Gagan was handpicked for the honour
from among a number of champions.
"It is a pleasure to have such choice and strengthens our
belief that Olympic sport in India is progressing in the right
direction," Kalmadi said.
The Asian Games will be held in the Guangzhou from
November 12-27. PTI SSC
HMI


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