KUALA LUMPUR: National powerlifting ace Bonnie Bunyau Gustin and para athlete Siti Nooriasah Mohamad Ariffin have been chosen to be the flag bearers at the opening ceremony of the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics on Aug 24.

Paralympic Council of Malaysia (PCM) president Datuk Seri Megat D Shahriman Zaharudin said both the athletes selected symbolised the racial diversity in Malaysia, while their previous achievements were also taken into consideration.