Tek Chand carried the tri-colour during the spectacular opening ceremony filled with music, fireworks and theme-based dance performances on Tuesday (August 24) as India began the Tokyo Paralympics campaign with an aim to register its best medal haul this time.

Tokyo Paralympics: Tek Chand leads India's charge as flag-bearer during opening ceremony - watch

Javelin thrower Tek Chand will be India's flag-bearer during the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Paralympics 2020 as Thangavelu Mariyappan was quarantined after he came in close contact with a COVID-19 positive person on the flight to Tokyo.

Tokyo Paralympics: Javelin thrower Tek Chand named new flag bearer of India for opening ceremony

Discus thrower Vinod Kumar and javelin thrower Tek Chand are among the five Indian athletes who will attend the Tokyo Paralympics opening ceremony. A total of 54 para-athletes from across nine sports disciplines will be featuring in the Paralympic Games.

Tokyo Paralympics: Vinod Kumar, Tek Chand among 5 Indian athletes to attend opening ceremony

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Tokyo Paralympics: Tek Chand leads India's charge as flag-bearer during opening ceremony - watch

Tokyo Paralympics: Javelin thrower Tek Chand named new flag bearer of India for opening ceremony

Tokyo Paralympics: Vinod Kumar, Tek Chand among 5 Indian athletes to attend opening ceremony