Flag bearer at closing ceremony has actually less importance then Opening ceremony. All athletes come together to enjoy the festivities. Only 1 athlete from every country holding flag is the one who cannot dance/enjoy.
They have to do balancing act- Male in opening so female in closing. Athletics (chopra) in opening so a different sport in closing. Batra saab must have chosen Rampal. She has been a fabulous player for India and she deserves it in my opinion.
It might be of less importance,but certainly it is an honour nevertheless.
The flag beares of the closing ceremony are decided on the basis of their performance in that event and Opening Ceremony are based on either their performance of the previous edition or is your best bet to win a Gold/Medal.
Their were many performancs which were better than Indian Hockey Team.Rani Rampal doesn't deserve it.
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Brilliant and Nerve wrecking match.Awesome.
Just like Aus Vs South Africa (434 one).Really match of the century for me.
What a stupid decision.
Athletes like Jinson Johnson,Hima Das (1Gold,1Silver),Dutee Chand(2 Silver),Amit(1 Gold) defeating Olympic Champion were much more deserving options.
The flag beares of the closing ceremony are decided on the basis of their performance in that event and Opening Ceremony are based on either their performance of the previous edition or is your best bet to win a Gold/Medal.
Their were many performancs which were better than Indian Hockey Team.Rani Rampal doesn't deserve it.