CWG 2014 closing: Seema Punia named India`s flag-bearer

CWG 2014 closing: Seema Punia named India's flag-bearer

Last Updated: Sunday, August 3, 2014, 05:39
Glasgow: Woman discus thrower Seema Punia, who won a silver for India at the 20th Commonwealth Games here, will be the flag-bearer for the country during its closing ceremony.

Seema had on Friday won a silver medal in the women`s discus throw competition.

All members of the Indian contingent who will take part in the ceremony at Hampden Park here will wear track suits, Chef-de-Mission of the Indian contingent, Raj Singh said.

Seema, who had won a bronze in 2010 Delhi Games and a silver in 2006 Melbourne, threw the discus to 61.61 m, her season`s best to bag the medal.
PTI
First Published: Sunday, August 3, 2014, 05:39


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MEDAL TALLY

Country Gold Silver Bronze
India (IND) 15 30 19
England (ENG) 58 57 56
Australia (AUS) 47 42 46
Canada (CAN) 32 16 34
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It was disappointment to miss out on the gold time but we are satisfied with what we have achieved.

Sardar Singh