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India’s flag-bearer Mariyappan replaced after close contact with COVID+ person
Updated On: 25 August, 2021 07:23 AM IST | Tokyo | PTI
Mariyappan, a gold medallist from Rio Olympics, has been quarantined along with five other Indians. Discus thrower Vinod Kumar is also among those withdrawn from the ceremony because of the same reason
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Mariyappan Thangavelu
High-jumper Mariyappan Thangavelu was on Tuesday replaced by shot-putter Tek Chand as India’s flag-bearer for the Paralympics opening ceremony here after coming in close contact with a COVID-19 positive person during his flight to Tokyo.
Mariyappan, a gold medallist from Rio Olympics, has been quarantined along with five other Indians. Discus thrower Vinod Kumar is also among those withdrawn from the ceremony because of the same reason.
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