Olympics: Amusan Leads Nigeria In Historic Opening Ceremony

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Flagbearer Tobi Amusan and Nigerias team captain, Anuoluwapo Opeyori, led Nigerian delegation at a colourful and historic Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony on Friday night.

Despite the rain having its way on the night, athletes cheered along the Seine as more than 200 national delegations sailed through the centre of Paris and past sights such as the Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Louvre, and the Muse dOrsay.

For the first time in Summer Games history, the opening ceremony was not held in a stadium.

Nigeria, in her colourful, well-styled green and white dresses, rode on a boat with Amusan hoisting the flag, supported by Opeyori, alongside the delegation as they sailed across.

Meanwhile, atotal of 88 Team Nigeria athletes, comprising 63 women and 25 men, will compete in 12 sports at the Paris Olympics.