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Pramod Bhagat and Simran Sharma Lead India at Asian Para Games Opening
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THE BRIEF
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Shuttler Pramod Bhagat and sprinter Simran Sharma served as flag-bearers for the Indian contingent at the opening ceremony of the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games.
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The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports cleared 168 athletes as part of a total 281-member Indian contingent competing from October 18 to 24 in Japan.
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Pramod Bhagat has previously won six Asian Para Games medals between 2014 and 2023, including two gold and four bronze medals.