Summary
They will carry the Indian flag to show pride and inspire other athletes.
Pramod has six medals from past games in badminton, while Bhavina has two medals in table tennis.
The games will be held in Nagoya, Japan, starting on October 18.
Key Points
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Pramod Bhagat is a decorated para badminton player with six Asian Para Games medals.
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Bhavina Patel is a leading para table tennis player with two Asian Para Games medals.
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Both athletes will serve as India's flag bearers at the Aichi‑Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games.
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The opening ceremony takes place on 18 October in Nagoya, Japan.
New Words to Learn
6 wordspara
sports for athletes who have a physical disability
badminton
a game where players hit a feathered shuttlecock over a net
table tennis
a game played on a small table with paddles and a ball
medals
awards given for winning in sports
flag bearer
the person who carries a country's flag at a ceremony
inspire
to give someone confidence and hope
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