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A very proud and historic news is coming out for India from the global sports platform. A huge honor has been handed over to two of India’s legendary female athletes for the grand opening ceremony of the upcoming Commonwealth Games 2026. Star weightlifter Mirabai Chanu and champion boxer Lovlina Borgohain have been chosen as the official flag bearer and baton bearer of the Indian contingent in this prestigious sporting event. There is tremendous enthusiasm among sports lovers after this official announcement made by the Indian Olympic Association (IOA). Both these champion players will be seen leading the entire contingent of Indian athletes in the opening ceremony to be held at the famous The Hydro (OVO Hydro) in Glasgow on 23rd July, which will further strengthen the resonance of Indian women power on the global stage.
IOA approves: Mirabai Chanu will hold the tricolor, Lovlina will hold the queen baton.
The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) confirmed the names of both the athletes by making a formal announcement in this regard on 18 July 2026. As per the decided protocol, during the opening ceremony, while Tokyo Olympics silver medalist Mirabai Chanu will proudly walk ahead holding the tricolor flag of India, on the other hand, Olympic bronze medalist boxer Lovlina Borgohain will lead the Indian team with the coveted baton in her hand. Under the official rules of the Glasgow Games, the batons of all 74 Commonwealth countries and territories will be brought together just before the start of the competition, followed by a grand ceremony. Sports fans all over the world are eyeing Glasgow to witness this historic moment.
President PT Usha expressed pride: Both the star athletes of the country are sweating in United Kingdom
Immediately after this historic announcement, Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President and great sprinter PT Usha came in front of the media and praised these two daughters of the country. PT Usha said in very emotional and proud words that it is an absolute honor for the entire organization and the country to announce the names of Mirabai Chanu and Lovlina Borgohain. He said that these two women athletes getting this honor in a prestigious stadium like OVO Hydro will boost the morale of the entire Team India. The Chairman further informed that both the players are currently completing their training in the United Kingdom (UK) in a very strict and disciplined environment and after proving themselves time and again at the international level, they are now all set for a podium finish in the Commonwealth as well.
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From the point of view of the Indian sports team, Mirabai Chanu and Lovlina Borgohain are the strongest contenders to hoist the tricolor on the podium at the Commonwealth Games 2026. Mirabai Chanu had created history by winning the silver medal in weightlifting in the 2021 Tokyo Olympics and this time too the fans have full expectations of gold from her. On the other hand, Lovlina Borgohain, who made India proud in the boxing ring, won the gold medal in the 2023 World Championship after winning the bronze medal in the Tokyo Olympics. Apart from this, the aggressive form of Lovlina, who won the silver medal in the Asian Games 2023, is at its peak at the moment. Under the leadership of these two stalwarts, the Indian team will enter the field in Glasgow with the intention of creating new records.