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IOA names wrestler Sushil Kumar as flag-bearer of Indian contingent at Olympics | | The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on Sunday announced that
wrestler Sushil Kumar, a bronze medallist at the 2008 Beijing Games, will be the
flag bearer of the Indian contingent at the upcoming London Olympics. The names
of top boxer Vijender Singh, tennis legend Leander Paes and ace shooter Abhinav
Bindra were also doing the rounds for the honour. Indian Olympic Association (IOA)
acting President V K Malhotra announced that Sushil will be India 's flag-bearer.
Bindra, the country's first individual gold medallist at the Olympics, was reportedly
the preferred candidate of the IOA, but since his 10m air rifle event is scheduled
three days after the opening ceremony on July 30, the shooter wanted to focus
on his preparations. Similarly, Vijender's weigh-in is scheduled for July 28 so
it was tough for him to do the honours. Paes had led the contingent in 2000 Sydney
Games and IOA decided Sushil should do the honours this time.
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