Bindra, who was on Friday named the country's flag bearer for the upcoming Rio Games, made the announcement on Twitter. — Abhinav Bindra (@Abhinav_Bindra) June 10, 2016To be the flag bearer at the Olympic Games is an athletes ultimate honor.I am humbled & grateful to be considered worthy of this great honor — Abhinav Bindra (@Abhinav_Bindra) June 10, 2016He thanked the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) for choosing him as flag bearer on the micro-blogging site. — Abhinav Bindra (@Abhinav_Bindra) June 10, 2016I am sure the Indian Olympic Team would have the support of over a billion people as we march into the Rio Olympic Stadium. "To be the flag bearer at the Olympic Games is an athletes ultimate honour. He also posted, "I am sure the Indian Olympic Team would have the support of over a billion people as we march into the Rio Olympic Stadium."

Source: Mid-Day June 10, 2016 14:40 UTC