PV Sindhu will replace Neeraj Chopra as the flag bearer of the Indian contingent at the Commonwealth Games

Star badminton player PV Sindhu will be India’s flag bearer at the Commonwealth Games. He is getting this responsibility for the second time in a row. It is to be noted that earlier India’s flag bearer was Neeraj Chopra but he will not play in these games due to injury.

Birmingham: The Commonwealth Games 2022 begin in Birmingham from Thursday (July 28). The opening ceremony will also include a delegation of Indian players and this time the flag bearer will be star badminton player PV Sindhu. Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra was the flag bearer here, but due to injury, he is now not participating in the Commonwealth Games.

The Indian Olympic Association announced on Wednesday that the association has named star shuttler PV Sindhu as its flag bearer. PV Sindhu, a two-time Olympic champion, will lead the delegation at the opening ceremony in Birmingham.

Neeraj Chopra was injured

Star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra from Team India was among the top contenders to win the gold medal. He also won a silver medal in the recent World Athletics Championships. But he got injured in the final event. After that, Chopra was tested and he has been given a month’s rest. Neeraj Chopra informed on social media that he will not be able to participate in the Commonwealth due to injury.

The tournament will run till August 8

The Commonwealth Games are starting from July 28 in Birmingham, England. The games will run till August 8. India has always performed well in the Commonwealth Games and has placed in the top-3. This time too Indian athletes have hope to create history.