Summary
The games start in Japan and Indian athletes will compete in many sports. 🏅
Two famous players, Pawan and Manu, will carry the Indian flag at the opening ceremony. 🚩
India has 503 athletes ready to try their best and have fun. 🤗
Key Points
4 points1
India sent 503 athletes to compete in 36 sports.
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Pawan Sehrawat and Manu Bhaker are the flag carriers.
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Manu Bhaker won two bronze medals in shooting at the last Olympics.
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The team hopes to win many medals and make the country proud.
New Words to Learn
8 wordscontingent
a group of people who travel together for a special purpose
dedication
working hard and staying focused on a goal
determination
not giving up, even when things are tough
flag-bearer
the person who carries a country's flag at a ceremony
medallist
someone who has won a medal in a competition
bronze
the third‑place award in a competition
air pistol
a type of shooting sport where a small gun shoots air‑powered bullets
mixed team
a team made up of both men and women
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