Xtra time Web Desk: Iconic Indian athlete Anju Bobby George questioned the Indian Olympic Association’s (IOA) decision of not consider the ‘Golden Boy’ Neeraj Chopra as India’s flag bearer for the upcoming Paris Olympics 2024. Rather ace table tennis player Sharath Kamal was named as the Indian team’s flagbearer for the upcoming Paris Olympics 2024, while Olympic bronze medallist MC Mary Kom has been named as chef de mission for the Summer Games.
The Commonwealth and Asian Games medallist took to Instagram and questioned IOA’s decision to not consider Neeraj as flagbearer and wrote, ‘Surprisingly, the Indian Olympic Association did not consider our golden boy Neeraj Chopra as a flag bearer for the 2024 Olympic Games . ????? (All the federations including Table tennis, yet to announce the team for Olympics)? ultimately its Neeraj’s choice based on his own assessment of the situation. still..why???’
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Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President PT Usha said in an official statement, posted on X on Thursday, ‘We are delighted to have such a distinguished and capable team of officials leading our contingent for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Their expertise, dedication, and passion for sports will undoubtedly inspire our athletes to achieve their best and make the nation proud.’
The Olympic Games will take place from July 26 to August 11.
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