Asian Games 2023: Hockey captain Harmpreet’s statement on leading the Indian team in the opening ceremony, said- ‘It is a matter of pride to be the flag bearer of India’
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Hockey team captain Harmanpreet Singh on Thursday said that it is a matter of pride to be the country’s flag bearer at the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games starting on Saturday in Hangzhou.
Indian men’s hockey team captain Harmanpreet Singh on Thursday said it is a matter of pride to be the country’s flag bearer at the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games starting on Saturday in Hangzhou.
The Indian Olympic Association on Wednesday named Harmanpreet and Olympic medalist boxer Lovlina Borgohain as the flag bearers of the 655-member Indian contingent. Dhanraj Pillai (1998 and 2002), Jyoti Sunita Kullu (2006), Gagan Narang (2010), Sardar Singh (2014) and Neeraj Chopra (2018) have been the flag bearers for India in the past.
Harmanpreet said, “It is a matter of pride for me to be the flag bearer of India jointly with Lovlina Borgohain.” This is also a chance to represent the country on a larger level. I am emotional.” He said, ”I also want to congratulate Lovlina for this opportunity. I will lead the team with the same passion and commitment with which I have been playing. The unity and diversity of our country will also be reflected in these games and I will hold our flag with full pride.
Drag-flicker Harmanpreet, who was an important member of the Indian team that won the bronze medal in the Tokyo Olympics, scored the maximum six goals for India. Recently, under his captaincy, India won the Asian Champions Trophy in Chennai. Regarding the preparation of the Indian team, he said, “Our entire team is full of confidence. Our first focus is to go beyond the group stage. We will not take any opponent lightly. Every team shows its best game.
He said, “Our aim is to qualify directly for the Olympics by winning the gold medal in the Asian Games.” The Indian team has been placed in Pool A along with Pakistan, Japan, Bangladesh, Singapore and Uzbekistan. Pool B has Korea, Malaysia, China, Oman, Thailand and Indonesia. The Indian team will play its first match against Uzbekistan on Sunday.
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