Omanyala, Atuka to Lead Kenya in Historic Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony

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  • Ferdinand Omanyala and Trizah Atuka will carry the Kenyan flag at the historic 33rd Olympic Games opening ceremony on the River Seine in Paris.
  • Atuka makes her Olympic debut while Omanyala seeks his first medal; Team Kenya, led by Tony Omondi and Faith Kipyegon, includes 79 athletes.
Ferdinand Omanyala celebrates winning the 100M men final race during the Trials for World Athletics Championship held at Nyayo National stadium in Nairobi on July 08, 2023

Africa’s fastest man, Ferdinand Omanyala, and Malkia Strikers captain, Trizah Atuka, will be the Kenyan flag-bearers for the unique opening ceremony of the 33rd Olympic Games. 

This historic event will take place on the River Seine in Paris, France, on Friday, marking the first time in Olympic history that the ceremony will be held outside a stadium.

The National Olympics Committee of Kenya’s commission and board selected Omanyala and Atuka to carry the flag. 

Atuka, 32, will make her Olympic debut after missing the delayed 2020 Tokyo Games due to injury. 

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Omanyala will make his second Olympic appearance, facing high expectations to win his first medal at the global event.

During the Tokyo Olympic Games, held in 2021 due to COVID-19, former Kenya Sevens rugby team captain Andrew Amonde and Malkia Strikers’ Mercy Moim carried the Kenyan flag.

Team Kenya will be captained by Shujaa co-captain Tony Omondi and two-time Olympic 1500m champion Faith Kipyegon. 

Shujaa was the first team to arrive at the Olympic Village on Friday, followed by the Malkia Strikers on Sunday.

Team Kenya comprises 79 athletes who will represent the nation at the Summer Games, officially set to take place from July 26 to August 11, 2024.

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