India’s flag and baton bearers for the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony in Glasgow are Mirabai Chanu and Lovlina Borgohain, the Indian Olympic Association announces. Both athletes are Olympic medallists and are viewed as strong medal contenders for India at the Games. Chanu and Borgohain are selected to lead the country’s contingent of 124 athletes during the July 23 opening ceremony. As flag bearer and baton bearer, respectively, they will represent India at the event’s pre-parade proceedings. The two outlets agree that the appointments are confirmed by the Indian Olympic Association ahead of the opening ceremony and that the Games are taking place in Glasgow in late July. The selection highlights the athletes’ prior international results and their expected performances in their respective sports. No other flag or baton bearers for India are reported in the cited coverage.