Who was the Indian flag bearer at the 2018 Asian Games?

Who was the Indian flag bearer at the 2018 Asian Games?

• A. Neeraj Chopra
• B. Hima Das
• C. PV Sindhu
• D. Mary Kom

Answer: (A)

Flag bearers at large multi-sport events are chosen as a symbol of national pride, usually selecting an athlete with outstanding achievements. For India at the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta-Palembang, the honor went to Mary Kom, a legendary boxer and multiple-time world champion renowned for her contributions to Indian sport. The other athletes mentioned are all notable in their fields—Neeraj Chopra is a top javelin thrower, Hima Das is a sprinting star, PV Sindhu is a celebrated badminton player—but the opening ceremony flag bearer that year was Mary Kom, reflecting a tradition of highlighting a highly decorated athlete for this role.

Flag bearers at large multi-sport events are chosen as a symbol of national pride, usually selecting an athlete with outstanding achievements. For India at the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta-Palembang, the honor went to Mary Kom, a legendary boxer and multiple-time world champion renowned for her contributions to Indian sport. The other athletes mentioned are all notable in their fields—Neeraj Chopra is a top javelin thrower, Hima Das is a sprinting star, PV Sindhu is a celebrated badminton player—but the opening ceremony flag bearer that year was Mary Kom, reflecting a tradition of highlighting a highly decorated athlete for this role.