Asian Games 2026: Flagbearer switch leaves Team India with an embarrassing early setback. What happened?

Economic Times - Sep 20, 2026

India’s Asian Games campaign faced a last-minute organisational setback after defending shot put champion Tajinderpal Singh Toor was replaced by kabaddi player Pawan Sehrawat as flagbearer alongside Manu Bhaker. According toThe Times of India, delays and confusion over ceremonial kits exposed coordination gaps involving Toor, AFI and IOA officials.

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