New Delhi, July 18 -- Olympic medallists Mirabai Chanu and Lovlina Borgohain will be the India's flag and baton bearer for the Opening Ceremony of the Commonwealth Games (CWG) 2026 in Glasgow on July 23, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) announced on Saturday.

The announcements were made by IOA president PT Usha, "It is a matter of pride Mirabai and Lovlina will be doing the honours at the OVO Hydro. I wish both the girls and the entire contingent good luck," Usha said in a release.

Indeed, for Mirabai and Lovlina, both medallists from the Tokyo Olympics, this will be a moment of pride. Mirabai, who is aiming for glory at the CWG, again, in Glasgow, won a silver medal in Tokyo.

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