Mirabai Chanu and Lovlina Borgohain confirmed as India's flag and baton bearer for Commonwealth Games opening ceremony
The two Olympic medallists will represent India at the opening ceremony as the team prepares for the Games next week.
- On Saturday, July 18, the Indian Olympic Association named Olympic medallists Mirabai Chanu and Lovlina Borgohain as India's flag and baton bearers for the XXIII Commonwealth Games 2026 opening ceremony in Glasgow.
- IOA President PT Usha expressed pride in selecting these two accomplished athletes, stating their role at the OVO Hydro will "set the tone and tenor for the Games."
- Mirabai, a Tokyo Olympics silver medallist, remains a leading medal contender with gold from the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games in the 49kg weightlifting category.
- Lovlina, a Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist and World Champion, has consistently proven herself in the international arena, securing gold at the 2023 World Championships.
- Both athletes are currently training in the United Kingdom ahead of the multi-sport event, with the opening ceremony scheduled for July 23.
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Commonwealth Games 2026: Mirabai Chanu to lead India as flag bearer, Lovlina Borgohain named baton bearer - The Tribune
Olympic medallists Mirabai Chanu and Lovlina Borgohain will lead the Indian contingent at the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow, with the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) naming the weightlifting star as the country's flag bearer and the boxer as baton bearer.
Commonwealth Games 2026: Mirabai Chanu to lead India as flag bearer, Lovlina Borgohain named baton bearer
Olympic medallists Mirabai Chanu and Lovlina Borgohain will lead the Indian contingent at the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow, with the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) naming the weightlifting star as the country's flag bearer and the boxer as baton bearer.
Mirabai Chanu, Lovlina Borgohain named India's flag and baton bearers ahead of Commonwealth Games 2026
Star India athletes Mirabai Chanu and Lovlina Borgohain have been named as India's flag and baton bearers ahead of the Commonwealth Games 2026. IOA president PT Usha came forward and talked about the same as well.
Mirabai Chanu, Lovlina Borgohain to Lead India as Flag and Baton Bearers at Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony | 🏆 LatestLY
Olympic medallists Mirabai Chanu and Lovlina Borgohain will lead India as flag and baton bearers, respectively, at the opening ceremony of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games on July 23, 2026. This prestigious event, featuring 10 sports and 74 nations, takes place at the OVO Hydro in Glasgow, Scotland. 🏆 Mirabai Chanu, Lovlina Borgohain to Lead India as Flag and Baton Bearers at Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony.
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