Summer Olympic Games Paris 2024 Opening Ceremony Flag Bearers

[Gianlu33 5,276]

3 hours ago, Griff88 said:

Busenaz Surmeneli (Boxing) & Mete Gazoz (Archery)

https://www.cumhuriyetdaily.com/sports/b-surmeneli-and-m-gazoz-to-carry-turkish-flag-at-olympics-2136008?utm_medium=CokOkunanlar&utm_source=HaberDetay

 

Khema Elizabeth (Swimming) & Dylan Sicobo (Athletics)

http://www.seychellesnewsagency.com/articles/20915/La+dlgation+olympique+des+Seychelles+reoit+les+encouragements+du+prsident+Ramkalawan

 

Michelle Tau (Taekwondo) & Tebello Ramakongoana (Athletics)

https://www.facebook.com/LesothoNOC/photos/team-lesotho-flag-bearers-for-paris-2024-teamlesotho-paris2024-lesothoathletes/878572747636029/

 

Nora Gjakova (Judo) & Akil Gjakova (Judo)

https://www.facebook.com/kosovoolympiccommittee/posts/pfbid0H1TnfjNqfCW9N5QgVE2zHqK7WR7wZBwEFfCHzqeEoM7pbVNv92QVzvK8y5RYouEpl?__cft__[0]=AZX4ppN7Qg6z16cIrJ-o3MRM8t2i-nmFvpe0GfTPtTFB2D6h0UPOiiS6bno9bMWNh7qbxLOHpAjlNJkOCTxmXpGe8b9siJIl-p2L16uRdHqmiP6_0xJlx2CHqHvF-Wx-HtiOEHGjA42LF6gA8juKqmBFjUtSqh9E8clKuHc-C4V7ZcEd-V3rlXAmtWv8ZMjgcalCiueDBwYBTAz5pxJN-_lW&__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R

Quite surprising see an archery, it's not a common thing to see (obv, there are schedules issues)

[intoronto 6,408]

11 minutes ago, Gianlu33 said:

Quite surprising see an archery, it's not a common thing to see (obv, there are schedules issues)

They went with their two defending Olympic Champions

[Olympian1010 8,230]

1 hour ago, Gianlu33 said:

Quite surprising see an archery, it's not a common thing to see (obv, there are schedules issues)

Archery competes on July 25, and then has a short break, with competition resuming on July 28. The ceremony fits into their schedule quite nicely.

[Griff88 2,008]

  Adriana Penruddocke (Sailing) & Jah-Nhai Perinchief (Athletics)

https://tnnbda.com/team-bermuda-announces-flag-bearers-for-paris-2024/

 

Triza Atuka (Volleyball) & Ferdinand Omanyala (Athletics)

https://nation.africa/kenya/sports/athletics/omanyala-atuka-to-carry-kenya-s-flag-at-paris-olympics-games-opening-ceremony-4697878

[Gianlu33 5,276]

Felix Oschmautz (canoe slalom) & Michaela Polleres (judo)

[hckošice 15,520]

2 hours ago, Gianlu33 said:

Felix Oschmautz (canoe slalom) & Michaela Polleres (judo)

Was already added, but thanks

[Jinzha 702]

 Worthy de Jong (3x3 basketball) & Lois Abbingh (handball)

 

 

Been waiting for this news for a while. I didn't expect De Jong, but Abbingh is a very respectable pick who completely deserves it. Former world champion on her third Olympics, been a face of international handball for years.

 

On the men's side I would have personally picked Roy van den Berg from the men's team sprint or potentially Abdi Nageeye.

[heywoodu 16,004]

1 hour ago, Jinzha said:

 Worthy de Jong (3x3 basketball) & Lois Abbingh (handball)

 

 

Been waiting for this news for a while. I didn't expect De Jong, but Abbingh is a very respectable pick who completely deserves it. Former world champion on her third Olympics, been a face of international handball for years.

 

On the men's side I would have personally picked Roy van den Berg from the men's team sprint or potentially Abdi Nageeye.

Not sure if Nageeye is even in Europe already though, his race is still far away...

 

I do think De Jong is very much a worthy choice  

[TeamGB 207]

10 minutes ago, heywoodu said:

Not sure if Nageeye is even in Europe already though, his race is still far away...

 

I do think De Jong is very much a worthy choice  

Is De Jong an olympic debutant?, surely can't have had many of them before.

[heywoodu 16,004]

Just now, TeamGB said:

Is De Jong an olympic debutant?, surely can't have had many of them before.

Yes, he switched from many years of regular basketball to 3x3 in 2022, specifically with Paris as the aim.