Incheon : Ending the suspense over who would be the Indian contingent’s flag bearer at the 17th Asian Games opening ceremony, men’s hockey team captain Sardar Singh was bestowed with the honour.
The star midfielder said he is already getting goose bumps. “It is definitely a big moment for me. It is a big honour to lead the nation in the opening ceremony of a multisport event like the Asian Games.
“It will definitely be one of the best moments of my career. I am already getting goose bumps,” Sardar told PTI from the South Korean city.
Asked if the responsibility would bring added pressure on him, Sardar said: “I don’t think there will be any added pressure because it is a off-field activity. But it will definitely motivate me and the my teammates to give our best on the field.
“Our mission is to win the gold here and that is what we aspire from this event. We are determined to come back with gold,” he said.
—PTI
