Birmingham: Two-time Olympic medallist P.V. Sindhu described it as "a great honour" after the Indian Olympic Association decided to name her as India's flag-bearer at the opening ceremony of the 22nd Commonwealth Games here on Thursday.
Sindhu has to step in as Neeraj Chopra, who was earlier announced as flag-bearer had to withdraw from Birmingham 2022 due to an injury he suffered during the recent Athletics World Championship in Oregon, USA.
"It's a great honour to be bestowed with the responsibility to lead the contingent and hold the flag at such an august gathering. I am extremely happy and I wish all my fellow contingent all the best for the Games. I would like to thank IOA also for choosing me as the Flag-bearer," Sindhu said after the announcement here on Wednesday.
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