This is amazing, I am speechless: Manpreet Singh

BENGALURU: Indian men's hockey team captain Manpreet Singh said on Monday that it was a huge honour to be named the flag bearer for the Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony alongside Mary Kom and that "it's a huge moment for hockey".

"This is amazing, and I am speechless. It's a huge honour to be named the flag bearer for the opening ceremony alongside the incredible Mary Kom. I have always been inspired by her journey in boxing and personally for me, this is a big moment in my career, and it is also a huge moment for hockey," Singh said.

"I thank the Indian Olympic Association for this great opportunity, and I am looking forward to the responsibility at the opening ceremony in Tokyo," added the midfielder, who will be playing his third Olympics. IANS

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