"I am thankful to the people of the country that they have shown faith in me. With this honour also comes the responsibility to deliver at the Olympics. I am quite hopeful, we will be able to give our best at the Olympics," Sushil told PTI after arriving from the US after attending a training camp.
IOA announced Sushil's name as flag bearer here early today, ending suspense over who will do the honours.
Sushil is a bronze medallist at the Beijing Games.
