Double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker to be India’s flag bearer at closing ceremony in Paris

Manu Bhaker to be India's flag bearer at Olympic closing ceremony after winning two bronze medals in Paris.

Star shooter Manu Bhaker, who created history by winning two bronze medals at the Paris Games, is set to be India's flag bearer at the Olympic closing ceremony in Paris on August 11.

Manu opened India's medal account at the ongoing Games by winning a bronze in individual 10m air pistol event, becoming the first markswoman from the country to win an Olympic medal.

She then joined forces with Sarabjot Singh to bag the 10m air pistol mixed team bronze.

"Yes, Manu has been chosen to be the flag bearer. She has done exceptionally well and deserves the honour," an IOA official told PTI.

The 22-year-old shooter from Haryana had earlier said it would be an honour to be India's as flag bearer.

"There are many in the contingent who are more deserving but it will be a real honour, if I am asked to," Manu had told PTI.

IOA has not named a male flag bearer yet but are likely announce one in the coming days.