He will be the flag bearer for the nation at the Olympic Games.
"To 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," he tweeted.
Making the important announcement, the Olympic medal winner said: "As my sporting career which lasted 20 years draws to a close on the 8 th of August , this is indeed special."
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