The Duo Of Harvinder And Preeti To Be India's Flag-Bearers At Paralympics Closing Ceremony

As Paris Paralympics is nearing its end, India has decided to go with star Archer Harvinder Singh and sprinter Preeti Pal as ir pick to be India's flag-bearers at closing ceremony of mega sporting event. Harvinder Singh h scripted history as he became first Indian to win a gold medal in archery at Paralympics. As for Preeti Pal, she became first-ever Indian woman to win two medals at Paralympics. India is currently putting up ir best Paralympics performance ever. 

Highest Hour For Harvinder And Preeti 

Harvinder, 33, who h also scripted history by becoming first Indian archer to clinch a gold at Paralympics to d to bronze he won in Tokyo in 2021, said carrying country's flag during closing ceremony was highest hour he could have dreamed of.

"Winning gold for India has been a dream come true, and w leing our nation as a flag-bearer at closing ceremony is highest hour I could imagine. This victory is for everyone who believed in me, and I hope to inspire many more to pursue ir dreams," said Haryana -based Harvinder, who has impairment in both legs since he was a toddler.

Preeti, 23, who clinched bronze medals in women's T35 100m and 200m competitions with personal best timings of 14.21 and 30.01 seconds respectively, said she was thrilled with news. 

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"It is a great hour to represent India as a flag bearer. This moment is t just about me; it's about every para-athlete who has pushed ir limits to make our nation proud. I am thrilled to be leing our incredible team at closing ceremony." Preeti, born in Uttar Presh, is a T35 athlete, who suffers from coordination impairments such as hypertonia, ataxia and atosis. 

Satya Prakash Sangwan's Take 

Indian contingent's chef de mission Satya Prakash Sangwan said in a statement that two athletes' performance will inspire future generations.

"Harvinder Singh's historic gold in archery and Preeti Pal's stellar performance in athletics have me m true ambassors of our nation's grit and determination.

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"ir role as flag-bearers at closing ceremony is a symbol of incredible journey our athletes have undertaken. ir achievements inspire us all, and I am confident y will continue to motivate future generations of para-athletes," said Sangwan.

India has so far won 26 medals, including six gold and nine silver, which is ir best ever performance at Paralympics.