Paris Paralympics 2024: Harvinder Singh, Preeti Pal Named India's Flag-Bearers for Closing Ceremony

Harvinder Singh and Preeti Pal, two Indian para-athletes who made history at the Paris Paralympic Games, have been named the flag-bearers for India at the closing ceremony.

Harvinder Singh and Preeti Pal named as India’s flag bearers at Paris Paralympics closing ceremony pic.twitter.com/n0RLpXK6J7

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Pal, who won bronze medals in the Women's 100m and 200m T35 events, became the first Indian woman track-and-field para-athlete to win two medals at the Paralympic Games. Singh, a para-archer, became the first Indian to win gold in the sport at the Paralympics.

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The closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games will be held at the Stade de France on Sept. 8, starting at 9 p.m. CEST.