Manu Bhaker and PR Sreejesh Lead India as Flag Bearers at Paris Olympics 2024 Closing Ceremony
New Delhi: At the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympics, double bronze medalist Manu Bhaker and bronze-winning Indian men’s hockey goalkeeper PR Sreejesh had the distinct honor of carrying the Indian flag. Bhaker, 22, described the moment as the “honor of a lifetime” on the social media platform X, expressing her pride in representing India alongside Sreejesh. “Proud to be India’s flag-bearer alongside one of the nation’s true sporting heroes @16Sreejesh! Jai Hind,” she tweeted.
Sreejesh, who concluded his remarkable 18-year career at the Olympics, considered this role as the “cherry on the cake” of his illustrious journey. He posted a picture with Bhaker, both proudly holding the Indian tricolor.
Bhaker won bronze medals in the women’s 10m air pistol event and the mixed team 10m air pistol event with Sarbjot Singh. She narrowly missed out on a third medal, finishing fourth in the women’s 25m air rifle event.
The Indian men’s hockey team, led by Sreejesh, clinched back-to-back bronze medals in the Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 Olympics. India’s overall performance saw them place 71st in the medal standings, securing one silver and five bronze medals. Neeraj Chopra’s 89.45-meter throw earned India its only silver medal, while shooters Swapnil Kusale and Aman Sehrwat contributed additional bronze medals.
The United States topped the medal table with 40 gold, 44 silver, and 42 bronze medals. China followed closely with 40 gold medals but fewer silvers and bronzes.
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