Sahil Thakur, Lone Indian Athlete Competing at Gangwon Winter Youth Olympics 2024, Carries Tricolour at Opening Ceremony (Watch Video)
The 16-year-old is the only Indian athlete who will be in action in the fourth edition of the winter youth Olympics in South Korea. This is also the first time that the competition is held in an Asian country.
Sahil Thakur waved the Indian flag high at the glittering opening ceremony of the Winter Youth Olympics 2024, in Gangwon, South Korea. Thakur, a 16-year-old Alpine skier, was seen carrying the tricolour at the curtain-raiser event in what would remain etched as a memorable moment for both him as well as the nation. The young athlete would be in action from January 21 onwards when he takes part in the Men's Super G event. Thakur's final appearance at the Gangwon Winter Youth Olympics 2024 will be in the men's slalom event on January 25.ย ย Gangwon Winter Youth Olympics 2024: Schedule, Live Streaming Online, Telecast, List of Sports and All You Need To Know About Fourth Edition of Competition in South Korea.
Sahil Thakur Carries Indian Tricolour at Gangwon Winter Youth Olympics 2024 Opening Ceremony:
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Sahil Thakur is the third Indian athlete to feature at the Winter Youth Olympics! โท#Gangwon2024 | #OpeningCeremony | @WeAreTeamIndia pic.twitter.com/EDE2ApMh3s
โ Olympic Khel (@OlympicKhel) January 19, 2024
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