Alisher Qudratov ( born January 11 , 1986 in Varzob ) is an alpine skier from Tajikistan . Kudratov was Tajikistan 's flag bearer during the 2010 Winter Olympics opening ceremony despite not being slated to compete in the Games themselves . He competed at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi , Russia . He also carried the Tajik flag during the opening ceremony in Sochi
opening ceremony
2014 Winter Olympics opening ceremony
Alisher Qudratov