India names kabaddi athlete Pawan Sehrawat as its flag-bearer for the Asian Games opening ceremony in Nagoya, replacing Tajinderpal Singh Toor.
Multiple outlets report the change is linked to delays related to Toor’s official kit. Toor says the required kit will arrive too late for him to participate in the ceremony, prompting the replacement. Another reported issue is that India’s athletics team is still waiting for uniforms. NDTV and Times of India both identify Sehrawat as the replacement flag-bearer, while Times of India adds that Sehrawat will carry the flag alongside Manu Bhaker during the opening ceremony.
Overall, both sources agree on the decision and the main reason cited for the switch, with the Times of India piece providing additional operational context about uniform delays affecting other athletes.
