Asian Games Flag-Bearer Change After Kit Delay Leaves Toor Behind
· Sports · India Today, Indian Express
Tajinderpal Singh Toor was replaced as India's flag-bearer for the Asian Games 2026 opening ceremony after a delay in receiving his official kit left the shot-putter unable to travel to Nagoya. Pawan Sehrawat has been named his replacement and will lead the Indian contingent alongside double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker. The opening ceremony is scheduled for Saturday at 6pm local time at Nagoya City Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium, beginning after a disrupted flag-hoisting event on Friday. India is fielding around 500 athletes across 35 sports, with the ceremony broadcast on Sony Sports channels and streamed on SonyLIV.
Why it matters
The change affects the ceremonial opening of the 20th Asian Games, denying Toor the flag-bearing role he was originally selected for alongside Manu Bhaker, while Sehrawat steps in at short notice to lead the contingent.
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