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Shot putter Tajinderpal Singh Toor, a two-time Asian Games gold medalist, was initially supposed to be India’s flagbearer alongside Manu Bhaker, but was replaced last-minute. “Technical issues” was cited as the official reason by the IOA. A PTI report suggested that Toor had to be replaced as he did not receive his official kit in…
Asian Games 2026 Opening Ceremony LIVE Updates: Seasoned kabaddi player Pawan Sehrawat replaced Tajinderpal Singh Toor as India’s flag-bearer for the Asian Games opening ceremony in Nagoya this morning as the celebrated shot-putter doesn’t have the ceremonial kit in his luggage, which will prevent him from attending the gala event. Toor was to join shooting…
Last Updated:September 19, 2026, 06:49 IST India made a late flag-bearer change for the Asian Games opening ceremony after Tajinderpal Singh Toor withdrew due to a delay in receiving his official kit. Pawan Sehrawat will be India’s flagbearer at Asian Games opening ceremony besides Manu Bhaker (Picture credit: PTI) Hangzhou Asian Games gold medallist kabaddi…