New Delhi, July 18 -- Olympic medallists Mirabai Chanu and Lovlina Borgohain will lead the Indian contingent at the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow, with the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) naming the weightlifting star as the country's flag bearer and the boxer as baton bearer.

The duo will perform the ceremonial honours during the opening ceremony at the OVO Hydro on July 23, marking the beginning of India's campaign at the Games, according to Olympics.com.

Announcing the decision on Saturday, IOA president PT Usha expressed confidence in the experienced Olympians and said, "It is a matter of pride that Mirabai and Lovlina will be doing the honours at the OVO Hydro. I wish both the girls and the entire cont...